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Ferrari F1 team issue official statement over Fred Vasseur future
The Ferrari F1 team has confirmed the extension of team principal Fred Vasseur’s contract ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Vasseur, who joined Ferrari in 2023, has faced criticism for the team’s performance but has been backed by Ferrari with a multi-year deal. Ferrari stated that Vasseur’s leadership qualities and commitment to performance align with the team’s values and long-term goals. Vasseur expressed gratitude for Ferrari’s trust and sees the contract renewal as a challenge to progress and deliver results. Ferrari aims to build on their current momentum under Vasseur’s leadership as they strive to improve and meet expectations. The team is focused on finishing strong in the ongoing season, currently positioned ahead of Mercedes and behind McLaren in the constructors’ standings.
