Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur rejected calls for organizational changes after facing a week of intense speculation about his future at Maranello. The French executive said pointing fingers at individuals would be a huge mistake, emphasizing that Ferrari wins and suffers as a team regardless of circumstances.
The speculation intensified following Christian Horner's public comments about welcoming a role with Ferrari, which created what Vasseur described as a lack of serenity that prevents effective work. Ferrari held a media briefing to express full confidence in Vasseur's leadership, with chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna providing backing.
Vasseur acknowledged the personal nature of some attacks but stressed he knew such scrutiny came with the Ferrari role. He defended his team members when facing criticism, noting that while they win together in good moments, he takes responsibility for protecting them during struggles.
The team principal expressed satisfaction with his relationship with Ferrari's senior management, saying he maintains daily contact with Vigna and Elkann. He dismissed suggestions that he needs more organizational autonomy, instead focusing on continuous improvement and recruitment as part of Formula 1's competitive nature.