F1 | Vasseur admits: there’s an “extremely negative” external factor affecting Ferrari
It is not a peaceful period for Ferrari. Internal tensions and external factors are influencing the work of Frédéric Vasseur and his team. The recent performances in Baku and Singapore have added more pressure, sparking frustration within the Scuderia and drawing even more attention from the media.
Charles Leclerc is reportedly no longer hiding his growing frustration, while Lewis Hamilton is said to have sent another report to the senior management of the team. The newspapers, meanwhile, have amplified the tension, increasing the scrutiny surrounding Maranello.
The end of the season looks set to be a complex one for the Italian media. A single strong result could be enough to relieve some of the pressure built up over the past weeks, yet imagining a highly competitive SF-25 seems increasingly difficult. The team is already shifting its focus to 2026, when the new technical regulations will trigger a revolution in Formula 1 and potentially redefine the competitive hierarchy on the grid. For Ferrari, being prepared for that moment is essential.
Meanwhile, rumors and whispers around Maranello continue to grow. There are reports of arguments inside the garage, complete with the names of those involved, the looming specter of Christian Horner possibly joining the team and a potential dismissal of Frédéric Vasseur, as well as speculation about Charles Leclerc’s dissatisfaction and thoughts of exploring other opportunities. The atmosphere created by this constant media storm, both in Italy and abroad, certainly does not help calm the situation within the factory.
Fred Vasseur: “The rumors have an extremely negative role”
In an interview with The Athletic, team principal Frédéric Vasseur spoke once again about the effect of the media on Ferrari’s environment. “The unfounded rumors spread by the media are extremely negative for us,” Fred Vasseur said. “I know very well that we have to work under pressure and get used to it — it’s in the DNA of this sport. But I believe that much of this pressure already comes from the track; there is no need to make things worse from outside. We know that we must do better and achieve concrete results.”
To stay focused on what truly matters, Fred Vasseur explained that he avoids reading news articles and social media posts, keeping his distance even from television coverage. Instead, the most important issues are reported to him directly by Ferrari’s communications managers. “I’m fine with that,” he said, “but I can’t say the same for the other members of the team. All of this is behind us now. We have to focus on the future.”
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