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“That has an impact on the team. In Italy, people react more emotionally. Without this background noise, my talks with Ferrari would have been much quicker.”
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur criticized the F1 media for spreading “aggressive” rumors that caused “unnecessary” turmoil. Ferrari’s 2025 season has been disappointing, with no victories despite being in the top four of the constructors’ standings. The team’s car has not met expectations and faced technical issues. Recent upgrades improved Ferrari’s speed, but Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton had to manage plank wear at the end of races. Speculation about Vasseur’s future swirled, but he has signed a new deal to stay as team principal. The rumors affected the team, leading Vasseur to criticize the media for generating clicks with aggressive reporting. Leclerc and Hamilton supported Vasseur amid rumors of his replacement, calling the reports disrespectful.
