During the official press conference for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc addressed the recent announcement that Frederic Vasseur will continue as team principal of the iconic Italian Formula 1 team for the coming seasons. The Monegasque driver, who has been part of the Maranello-based team for several years, expressed strong support for the Frenchman and welcomed the decision, which reinforces Ferrari’s strategy of stability and long-term planning.
Ferrari confirms Fred Vasseur’s leadership beyond 2025
The most important news of the day from the Ferrari camp is undoubtedly the contract extension of Frederic Vasseur, who will remain in charge as team principal for the foreseeable future. This decision ensures that the French manager will continue to lead the Prancing Horse through the major regulation changes set for the 2026 Formula 1 season. It is a clear indication that the Scuderia is doubling down on continuity and consistency, particularly at the highest levels of its organizational structure. Earlier this year, Ferrari had already taken a major step in that direction by extending the contract of their lead driver, Charles Leclerc, further cementing the long-term vision of the team.
Charles Leclerc’s thoughts on the renewal
Charles Leclerc offered his perspective on the decision during the Hungarian Grand Prix media session, highlighting his longstanding trust in Frederic Vasseur. Leclerc made it clear that he has complete confidence in the French team boss, and this belief has not been shaken, even in what has so far been a somewhat underwhelming 2025 Formula 1 season for Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc explained, “It doesn’t really come as a surprise to me, but I’m very happy about it, especially because over the past few months there have been many rumors circulating around the team. I truly believe that Fred has an exceptional vision for the future. At Ferrari, emotions are an integral part of daily work. That’s just how Italians are—passionate by nature—and it’s part of what makes Ferrari both so special and at times so challenging to manage.”
He continued by emphasizing the importance of Vasseur’s calm and strategic approach: “Fred is capable of setting emotions aside and maintaining a clear vision, even when there’s a lot of noise surrounding the team. That kind of clarity is extremely important in Formula 1. He also possesses many other qualities—such as the ability to get the absolute best out of every single person at the factory. When you combine all of those elements, it can make a huge difference in the performance and development of the team.”
Charles Leclerc’s words reflect not only his personal support for Fred Vasseur, but also underline the French manager’s leadership qualities that Ferrari hopes will be crucial in steering the team back to consistent championship contention—especially as the sport heads into a new era of technical regulations in 2026.
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