F1 | Uncertainty around team boss Fred Vasseur: Ferrari urged to decide without delay. Ferrari faces growing pressure to clarify Fred Vasseur’s future as Team Principal.

The future of Scuderia Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frédéric Vasseur, remains uncertain, with no definitive decision expected in the immediate future.

However, there are signs that something may finally be starting to move within the upper management of the Maranello-based team. The words spoken by Ferrari Chief Executive Officer Benedetto Vigna just minutes before the start of the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone suggested that internal discussions have begun regarding the future leadership of the team.

The position of Frédéric Vasseur at the helm of Ferrari continues to hang in the balance, and fans of the Scuderia—who are growing increasingly impatient—are calling for clarity and decisive action to be taken as soon as possible.

A swift and firm decision is viewed as essential in order to allow the team to focus entirely on preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 season. That year is widely regarded as pivotal for Ferrari, which is under intense pressure to finally return to championship-winning form, nearly two decades after its last Formula 1 World Championship title.

For Some, a Timely Decision Is Crucial
In his traditional post-race editorial, well-known Italian journalist Leo Turrini—who has long been considered close to the Ferrari environment—commented on the growing doubts surrounding Fred Vasseur’s future, especially after the vague remarks made by Benedetto Vigna.

“No, this is not acceptable. This cannot be acceptable,” wrote Leo Turrini. “I would also like to point out what I found rather odd—something that was said yesterday in the paddock at Silverstone by Benedetto Vigna, the Chief Executive Officer of Ferrari. When asked directly about Fred Vasseur’s future—given that his current contract is set to expire—Vigna essentially replied, ‘We have time to think about it.’ That response, in my view, is deeply unsettling.”

“This is not how things should work in Formula 1. Decisions concerning team programs and key personnel must be made well in advance, with foresight and strategic vision. Personally, I am not a fan of the football-style mentality of constant shake-ups, but I feel compelled to insist on one point: if the leadership at Ferrari still has confidence in Fred Vasseur, then they should publicly confirm his continued role as head of the sporting division. If, on the other hand, they have lost faith in him, then they should take appropriate action without delay. Thank you,” concluded Leo Turrini in his editorial.

Leo Turrini’s Take on Ferrari’s Performance at Silverstone
The veteran journalist also shared his views on what unfolded at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix. “Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, and that too behind the ‘Binotta’—a car nicknamed after former Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto—driven by the old warhorse Nico Hülkenberg. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc didn’t even score points. And because of the extreme and changeable weather conditions, it’s impossible to tell whether there has been any real step forward in terms of performance from the SF-25,” said Leo Turrini.

He added a note of irony while reflecting on the broader situation: “Yes, it’s true that both Red Bull Racing and Mercedes performed even worse—unlucky Andrea Kimi Antonelli, perhaps the boy needs to make a pilgrimage to the Basilica of San Luca. In any case, someone with a strong corporate mindset might try to spin this by pointing out that second place in the Constructors’ Championship standings is now more solid.”