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Toto Wolff has shared his thoughts on Ferrari re-signing team principal Fred Vasseur to a long-term deal.
Toto Wolff stated that it would have been ill-advised for Ferrari to not extend team principal Fred Vasseur’s contract.
The Maranello team recently prolonged Vasseur’s contract between the Belgian and Hungarian GPs, a decision supported by Mercedes.
Vasseur took over from Mattia Binotto at Ferrari for the 2023 F1 season but has yet to elevate the team back to its former competitive level.
Despite a near miss last year, Ferrari fell short of winning the constructors’ title and has faced challenges with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes.
Pressure on Vasseur mounted due to Ferrari’s plateaued performance, with rumors circulating about his potential replacement by Christian Horner.
Wolff reiterated his admiration for Vasseur, emphasizing the importance of patience in building a successful F1 team during challenging times.
