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Ferrari backs Vasseur through 2027 amid future questions

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ferrari reaffirmed confidence in team principal Frédéric Vasseur during a media call led by chief communications officer Maria Conti.
Chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna also backed Vasseur in the statement.
Vasseur said repeated questions about his future were frustrating after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
His contract, extended in July 2025, runs through the end of 2027.
Ferrari stressed unity and focus on performance before the Malaysian Grand Prix.

History

Historical Context

Ferrari’s habit of reinforcing leadership after downturns dates to the 1970s when the team refocused on Formula One, and resurfaced after the 2009 season that produced only a single race win under team principal Stefano Domenicali and chairman Luca di Montezemolo. The pattern of board-backed stability persists, guiding the team through later challenges in the sport.

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Story summary

Ferrari reaffirmed confidence in team principal Frédéric Vasseur during a media call led by chief communications officer Maria Conti.
Chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna also backed Vasseur in the statement.
Vasseur said repeated questions about his future were frustrating after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
His contract, extended in July 2025, runs through the end of 2027.
Ferrari stressed unity and focus on performance before the Malaysian Grand Prix.

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