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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur had to bat away rumours from Italian media that he is set for the axe during the Canadian Grand Prix.
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has issued a warning to Fred Vasseur, suggesting that Vasseur could potentially become Ferrari’s “next scapegoat” and might be held accountable for any of the team’s shortcomings. Ferrari has faced a challenging start to the season and is the only top-four team that has yet to secure a grand prix victory, with Lewis Hamilton claiming the sprint win in Shanghai. Despite ongoing issues with its SF-25 and consistent complaints from both Charles Leclerc and Hamilton, Ferrari finds itself trailing second-place Mercedes by 16 points in the constructors’ championship. Vasseur has recently come under increased scrutiny due to Ferrari’s struggles, with reports from Italian media suggesting that his position may be in jeopardy. While Vasseur has denied these reports and asserted that he is not facing dismissal, Steiner believes that the French team principal is indeed feeling the mounting pressure, as Ferrari has a history of making hasty decisions when expectations are not met. Steiner further noted that Ferrari tends to elevate the pressure on individuals if the team fails to secure a championship victory within a set timeframe, and highlighted that in the face of such circumstances, Vasseur’s position could be at stake.
