Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna addressed the wave of rumors surrounding team principal Fred Vasseur's position, explaining why the company chose to publicly back him amid growing speculation. Vigna described reading allegations about tensions between himself and Vasseur while actually having dinner with the team principal, illustrating the gap between reality and online rumors.
Vigna emphasized the importance of verifying information rather than accepting repeated claims as facts, drawing on his scientific background and 30-year career experience. He warned that unverified stories can become perceived as true through repetition, creating dangerous trends in modern media consumption.
The CEO confirmed Ferrari's support for Vasseur was necessary to stop speculation from creating additional pressure and distraction for team members and their families. He acknowledged the team must improve their car performance but described this as a technical challenge rather than grounds for organizational changes.