Ferrari: Italian media questions Fred Vasseur’s leadership amid growing internal disagreements at Maranello. After a disappointing Singapore Grand Prix, Ferrari faces criticism from the Italian media.

Ferrari under fire after Singapore as media questions Vasseur’s leadership

Following another disappointing weekend in Singapore, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has become the focus of intense scrutiny from the Italian motorsport press, highlighting growing concerns about the atmosphere at Maranello. Between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix, Ferrari has been unable to achieve higher than sixth place, a result far below the Scuderia’s expectations. Many critiques in the media have targeted Fred Vasseur personally, accusing him of repeatedly making excuses instead of addressing the core issue: the SF-25 has fundamental flaws that the team has failed to correct.

The trajectory for Ferrari in 2025 appears to be that of the fourth-strongest team on the grid. Of particular concern is that since the summer break, the Scuderia has only scored eight points more than Williams and almost half the points of other leading teams. While rivals have continued to progress even as regulations remain largely unchanged ahead of next year, Ferrari has failed to make meaningful strides.

Fred Vasseur and doubts about his management

According to Luigi Perna of Gazzetta dello Sport, Fred Vasseur’s explanations for the team’s struggles have become increasingly problematic. Initially, he attributed technical issues to former technical director Enrico Cardile, then suggested that the gap to McLaren was not significant. At Singapore, he began focusing on execution, implying that disappointing results were the drivers’ fault. Perna reports that a majority within Maranello may not agree with Fred Vasseur’s internal management style, and that disagreements between departments are growing. Should the 2026 season start under similar conditions, Fred Vasseur’s position could quickly come under serious scrutiny.

What concerns observers most is the outlook for 2026, a critical year for Ferrari if they hope to return to victory. Rumors of internal friction have been circulating for months, and such a fragmented atmosphere is far from ideal at a time when the team should be unified behind a single goal. The current climate at Maranello seems to be the opposite of what is required, causing unease both inside and outside the team.

Media criticism paints a worrying picture

Leo Turrini, writing on his blog Profondo Rosso, noted that “Formula 1 is bigger than ever, but its most important brand is sadly fading into the background.” Meanwhile, Corriere dello Sport has been equally blunt, pointing out that while McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes all had reasons to celebrate their performances, Ferrari suffered yet another collapse. The report emphasized that the team “appears to be in disarray,” signaling the urgency for action if Ferrari wants to avoid extending its title drought beyond twenty years.

In short, the Singapore Grand Prix has intensified scrutiny of Fred Vasseur’s leadership and the Scuderia’s internal cohesion. With the 2026 regulations on the horizon, both technical improvements and stronger team unity will be essential if Ferrari hopes to return to the top step of the podium and restore its reputation as one of Formula 1’s most iconic teams.