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Ferrari legend slams ‘lonely’ Vasseur in ‘soulless’ team verdict
Former Ferrari F1 legend Luca di Montezemolo criticized Ferrari, calling the team without leadership or soul, and had negative remarks about team principal Fred Vasseur.
Di Montezemolo, who served as Ferrari’s chairman until 2014, recently joined McLaren Group as a director, focusing on road cars.
Despite Ferrari’s struggles in 2025, like at the Bahrain GP and Monza, Di Montezemolo believes the team lacks stability and soul under Vasseur’s leadership.
The Italian highlighted the importance of leadership and stability, reminiscing about his successful partnership with Jean Todt and Michael Schumacher in the 90s, leading to five drivers’ and six constructors’ championships between 1999 and 2004.
Looking ahead, Ferrari may face a transition period in 2025 with Lewis Hamilton and new personnel like Loic Serra, as they aim to replicate past success under Vasseur’s guidance before the upcoming regulation changes.
