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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur returns home for personal reasons.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur will not be present at the Austrian Grand Prix due to personal reasons and will be replaced by deputy team principal Jerome d’Ambrosio. Vasseur’s abrupt departure back to France was confirmed by Ferrari on Sunday morning. No specific details regarding the circumstances of his absence have been disclosed by the team. Speculations about Vasseur’s future at Ferrari have intensified, with reports suggesting he is facing significant pressure to retain his role. Meanwhile, Ferrari had a strong qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc securing a front row start, and Lewis Hamilton expressing satisfaction with his best regular qualifying result since joining the team. Hamilton highlighted improved operational performance and teamwork as key factors contributing to the team’s success during the qualifying session.
