Fred Vasseur’s future has been revealed as Ferrari have confirmed he will continue as team principal after signing a new multi-year contract extension, in a major update to their leadership structure following reports the Frenchman could be sacked.
The announcement comes ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix and reinforces the outfit’s commitment to the 57-year-old amid a challenging 2025 Formula 1 season that has underwhelmed compared to the pace of McLaren.
Since replacing Mattia Binotto, Vasseur has since overseen a period of steady progress but that script changed in 2025 as they found themselves struggling with an SF-25 package that was not behaving on track as it was in the simulator.
The result has cost the team the chance to win both titles, despite them finishing 2024 with the net swing of one victory away from pipping McLaren to the constructors’ championship.
However, despite these ongoing challenges on track, his leadership is viewed internally as a stabilising force within the team and that’s something both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have alluded to.
The latter, in fact, went as far as to say his decision to switch from Mercedes to F1’s most historic team may not have ever happened if it wasn’t for the presence of his new boss, who he worked with as a youngster for ART Grand Prix.
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Now in a major update at Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Hungarian GP, the team confirms Vasseur’s future is safe as it is revealed that he has penned a multi-year deal to retain control of the reins at Maranello.
“Renewing Fred’s contract reflects Ferrari’s determination to build on the foundations laid so far,” Benedetto Vigna, CEO, said in a press release. “His ability to lead under pressure, embrace innovation, and pursue performance aligns fully with Ferrari’s values and long-term ambitions.
“Under Fred’s leadership, Scuderia Ferrari HP is united, focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
“The trust placed in him reflects the team’s confidence in its strategic direction and reinforces a shared determination to deliver the results that Ferrari’s fans, drivers, and team members expect and deserve.
“Today we want to recognize what has been built and commit to what still needs to be achieved. It reflects our trust in Fred’s leadership — a trust rooted in shared ambition, mutual expectations and clear responsibility.
“We move forward with determination and focus, united in our pursuit of the level of performance Ferrari has to aim for.”
New pressure on Fred Vasseur despite securing Ferrari future
The decision to extend his contract follows a turbulent period in May, when speculation in the Italian media suggested Vasseur’s job was at risk due to Ferrari’s failure to mount a sustained title challenge this season.
However, he dismissed the rumours, stating at the time that the reports were “disrespectful” and had a negative impact on the team environment but the rumour mill continued to swirl.
With the team remaining without a Grand Prix victory in 2025, it’s understandable why the reports began to circle – especially after Christian Horner was sacked from Red Bull.
And whilst the news comes at a good time and in a critical part of the season prior to the switch to new regulations in 2026, it does mean there is a fresh round of pressure on the motorsport figure.
Ferrari are now pinning their hopes on Vasseur‘s continuity to navigate upcoming regulatory changes, and if they fail to stick their landing then new problems could emerge behind closed doors at F1’s most illustrious team.
