US EditionVasseur Signs New Contract as Ferrari Team Principal
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, JUL 31 – Ferrari ends leadership speculation by extending Vasseur's contract after a disappointing start to 2025, with the team currently second in the constructors' championship, officials said.
- As the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend begins, Ferrari confirmed Vasseur, 57, signed a multi-year contract extension through F1 2026 and beyond.
- In recent months, Ferrari approached Christian Horner amid persistent speculation about Frédéric Vasseur’s future, especially after rumours at last month’s Canadian Grand Prix.
- Amid the announcement, Leclerc said, `It’s not that it's coming as a surprise, but I'm really happy`, reflecting his positivity about the decision.
- In a statement, Vigna noted `Today we want to recognise what has been built and commit to what still needs to be achieved`, confirming leadership stability after recent tensions.
- Amid regulation shifts, Frédéric Vasseur described his renewal as a `challenge` to keep progressing, with Charles Leclerc expressing optimism about his leadership ahead of next year's technical regulation changes.
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