Ferrari has created some crucial stability and put a stop to any suggestions that Christian Horner might end up at Maranello by giving team principal Fred Vasseur a new multi-year contract.
There had been speculation in recent months that Vasseur’s future was under threat after a disappointing start to 2025.
The team has not won a race this season, and failed to build on the momentum it had at the end of last year.
Meanwhile new recruit Lewis Hamilton has yet to log a podium as he struggles to come to terms with a very different car.
The gossip about Vasseur did not sit well with Lewis Hamilton, who stressed that he joined the Scuderia because of the presence of his former F3/GP2 boss.
In truth both men deserve to be judged on 2026, with Vasseur having spent the last few years putting the pieces in place and Hamilton currently working hard to ensure that he’s in a much happier place with the car.
It’s worth remembering that he underwent a similar process in his first year at Mercedes in 2013, ahead of the introduction of the new rules.
This would not be the right time to rock the boat with yet another change of team boss, something that Ferrari has ultimately recognised.
“I’m grateful for the trust Ferrari continues to place in me,” said the Frenchman. “This renewal is not just a confirmation — it’s a challenge to keep progressing, to stay focused, and to deliver.
“Over the past 30 months, we’ve laid strong foundations, and now we must build on them with consistency and determination. We know what’s expected, and we’re all fully committed to meeting those expectations and taking the next step forward together.”
Ferrari says that “renewing Fred’s contract reflects Ferrari’s determination to build on the foundations laid so far. His ability to lead under pressure, embrace innovation, and pursue performance aligns fully with Ferrari’s values and long-term ambitions.”
It adds that “under Fred’s leadership, Scuderia Ferrari HP is united, focused, and committed to continuous improvement. The trust placed in him reflects the team’s confidence in its strategic direction and reinforces a shared determination to deliver the results that Ferrari’s fans, drivers, and team members expect and deserve.”
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna, the man who pushed to get Hamilton on board, made clear his support.
“Today we want to recognise what has been built and commit to what still needs to be achieved,” he said. “It reflects our trust in Fred’s leadership — a trust rooted in shared ambition, mutual expectations and clear responsibility.
“We move forward with determination and focus, united in our pursuit of the level of performance Ferrari has to aim for.”
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