Ferrari have publicly backed team principal Frederic Vasseur as speculation grows over his future and Christian Horner is linked with a possible move to the Italian team.
The Scuderia issued a clear message of support through chief communication officer Maria Conti, who said the position reflected the views of chairman John Elkann and chief executive Benedetto Vigna. Ferrari remain committed to Vasseur and the leadership structure currently in place.
Questions over the Frenchman’s position have intensified after former Red Bull team principal Horner indicated he would be interested in working for Ferrari.
Vasseur is under pressure following a season in which Ferrari have not matched their pre-season expectations. The team had hoped Formula 1’s major 2026 technical regulations would provide an opportunity to challenge for both championships.
Ferrari’s chassis was initially regarded as one of the strongest on the grid, but its power unit has not delivered the same level of performance as those produced by Mercedes and Red Bull.
After 15 of the scheduled 23 races, Ferrari sit second in the constructors’ standings but trail leaders Mercedes by 160 points. Their position is also under pressure from McLaren, who are 72 points behind in third.
Lewis Hamilton has nevertheless maintained his confidence in Ferrari’s direction under Vasseur.
The team principal has acknowledged that the continued speculation is creating unwanted disruption inside Ferrari at a time when the team is focused on securing second place in the championship. He also dismissed the Horner rumours as something outside his control and said his priority remains motivating the team and improving its performance.
Vasseur signed a new multi-year Ferrari contract in July 2025, although the team did not disclose its exact duration.
He has led Ferrari since the beginning of 2023, replacing Mattia Binotto. Binotto departed after Ferrari’s promising start to the 2022 regulations faded amid reliability problems and a series of operational errors.
For now, Ferrari’s senior leadership has made its position explicit: Vasseur remains the man entrusted with guiding the team through the 2026 season and its efforts to close the gap to Formula 1’s leading competitors.