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Fred Vasseur’s future at Ferrari was the subject of major speculation in the Italian media just prior to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
Fred Vasseur revealed how he felt compelled to research a Red Bull employee named in Italian media reports linked to Ferrari. Despite rumors suggesting Vasseur’s dismissal as Alfa Romeo team principal due to Ferrari’s poor performance, he firmly dismissed these claims during the Friday press conference. Notably, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton expressed their support for Vasseur when asked about the situation. Vasseur highlighted the distraction caused by rumors, mentioning how he had to look up the Red Bull employee’s name due to media speculation. He emphasized the importance of team focus for competition success and clarified that he takes personal responsibility for joining Ferrari amid such speculations. Vasseur noted the impact on the team and himself by false media reports, underscoring the need to maintain team morale in the face of unfounded rumors.
