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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur said one of the most important qualities in an F1 driver is for them to ‘push the team to do a better job’ Ferrari

Formula One News / HITC / December 2

Ferrari set clear deadline for Fred Vasseur to turn things around in 2026

Ferrari are facing growing pressure to hit the ground running with a competitive car when the 2026 Formula 1 season begins. Another slow start could lead to changes behind the scenes.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 28

Ferrari switched focus to F1 2026 in April due to McLaren's dominance

Fred Vasseur says Ferrari underestimated the psychological impact of shifting focus to the 2026 Formula 1 season so early Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur reveals the squad shifted its focus to 2026 after seeing the advantage McLaren had at the start of this season.

Formula One News / HITC / November 25

Ferrari told they made a critical error removing one team principal before hiring Fred Vasseur

Ferrari’s performance during the 2025 Formula 1 season has been far below expectations and surprised a lot of people. This was a team 14 points shy of winning a championship last year, and now they have failed to win a single race with two of the most talented drivers on the grid during the equal-longest season in history.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 24

Fred Vasseur reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s despair: ‘Let’s calm down’

Fred Vasseur has responded to Lewis Hamilton saying that he took "zero" positives from the Las Vegas GP weekend Ferrari’s Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur

Formula One News / HITC / November 12

Fred Vasseur’s call reportedly sparked Ferrari chairman’s outburst at Hamilton

Team principal Fred Vasseur might have played a part in Ferrari chairman John Elkann’s criticism of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / November 10

Vasseur on Ferrari’s Disastrous Double DNF in São Paulo: 'It’s Very Harsh'

The air was thick with the smell of burnt rubber and shattered hopes for Scuderia Ferrari at the São Paulo Grand Prix. For Team Principal Fred Vasseur, it was a gut-wrenching Sunday that saw both his crimson cars knocked out of the running, leaving a gaping zero on the scoreboard and a bitter taste in his mouth.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 20

Fred Vasseur Makes a Bold 'Lewis Hamilton Is Back' Declaration After US GP

Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton‘s performance at the US GP was much better compared to their recent few woeful weeks. After returning from the summer break, the Scuderia had failed to achieve any notable results.

Formula One News / HITC / October 19

Ferrari stand by Fred Vasseur amid Horner rumours but plan internal shake-up

Fred Vasseur might have eased some of the pressure at Ferrari despite the recent reports tying Christian Horner to his position, but one senior figure at the team is still facing an uncertain future.

Formula One News / HITC / October 10

Ferrari reportedly targeting Christian Horner as Fred Vasseur’s job comes under threat

Christian Horner’s résumé stands out, especially for F1 teams dealing with setbacks. Still, most are putting on a confident face. McLaren have just wrapped up their second straight constructors’ title, and Mercedes are generating buzz over their new engine ahead of the 2026 regulation changes.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / October 4

Guenther Steiner Denies Plans To Replace Frédéric Vasseur at Ferrari: Here’s What We Know

Rumors have circulated in the Formula 1 paddock about Guenther Steiner possibly replacing Frédéric Vasseur at Ferrari. Steiner, who has often criticized Haas, has now addressed these claims.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Vasseur: 'The pace was there' for Ferrari in Baku despite result

The Baku GP was a disappointing weekend for Ferrari, whose poor performance was somewhat overshadowed by Oscar Piastri’s crash and Red Bull’s triumph courtesy of Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / HITC / September 25

Fred Vasseur’s off-record comment fuels speculation on Carlos Sainz Ferrari comeback

Fred Vasseur knows he needs to turn things around quickly at Ferrari following a frustrating 2025 season. There was a point during the season when Fred Vasseur’s future looked uncertain, with Ferrari appearing to have lost ground compared to where they were last year.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 15

Ferrari’s Hamilton Gamble: Why Vasseur Admits They Got It Wrong

The legendary Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was supposed to be seamless. After all, when you’re bringing in a seven-time world champion, expectations naturally soar through the stratosphere.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Vasseur: Ferrari 'must be flawless' to achieve Monza targets

Fred Vasseur has emphasised that Ferrari must put together a clean weekend to deliver results on home soil. Ferrari left Zandvoort empty-handed, with retirements for Leclerc and Hamilton bringing their races to an end prematurely.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Fred Vasseur identifies 2026 as key Ferrari title opportunity

It was only a few months ago that speculation swirled about Fred Vasseur’s future. Reports emerged from Italy about the Ferrari team principal being under pressure to keep his position, due to the Scuderia’s disappointing 2025 campaign.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Fred Vasseur: Ferrari 'lucid' about chances of catching McLaren

Ferrari were seen as McLaren’s most likely challengers heading into 2025, particularly with the addition of 7-time Champion Lewis Hamilton. The team’s performance this year, therefore, is a far cry from pre-season expectations.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 6

Fred Vasseur pinpoints Ferrari’s ‘real trauma’ in ground-effect F1 era

Ferrari signed Fred Vasseur as its team principal at the start of 2023. The Frenchman was given the task to get the Scuderia back to title contention after a failed campaign in 2022.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / March 1

Fred Vasseur Drops Bombshell About Ferrari’s True Pace: 'Whole Different Story'

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur anticipates an entirely different scenario at the season opener in Melbourne on March 16 compared to the performance seen during pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 20

Fred Vasseur Reveals When Ferrari Will Shift Focus From SF-25 To The 2026 F1 Car

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has revealed when Ferrari will shift focus from developing the 2025 SF-25 F1 car to the 2026 car since next year will be the year when Formula 1 enters a new era of regulations.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 4

Fred Vasseur Reveals FIA Frustrations After Ferrari Missed Development Opportunity In 2024

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has shared his frustration over the FIA's delayed response to a complaint filed by Ferrari and Red Bull regarding the allegedly illegal flexi front wings used by Mercedes and McLaren.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 29

Fred Vasseur Hints at Ferrari’s 2025 Dominance After Narrow Championship Miss

Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur has admitted a strong optimism for the 2025 Formula 1 season, revealing that he expects the team to make a significant leap forward.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / August 17, 2024

Fred Vasseur claims he has the ‘most beautiful job’ in the world to lead ‘passionate’ Ferrari

Fred Vasseur joined Scuderia Ferrari in 2023 to replace Mattia Binotto as Team Principal. The Frenchman made major changes within the team in a bid to get back to winning ways.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / May 24, 2024

Ferrari F1 boss outlines key to winning title, catching Red Bull

With Frederic Vasseur at the helm, Formula 1's most successful team may be emerging as an outfit that could challenge Red Bull, which has dominated over the past couple of years.

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Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 23, 2024

Ferrari engineer claims Fred Vasseur’s leadership gives confidence to take ‘more risks’

Fred Vasseur joined Ferrari as the team principal during the beginning of the 2023 season. Vasseur joined Maranello when the team was under intense backlash after underperforming under Mattia Binotto.