Who will be the team principal of Scuderia Ferrari in the 2026 Formula 1 season? With current team boss Frédéric Vasseur’s contract set to expire at the end of the 2025 campaign, speculation about his future has been mounting in the F1 paddock. Now, Ferrari Chief Executive Officer Benedetto Vigna has weighed in with some revealing comments during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, sparking questions about a possible contract extension for the Frenchman.
The first part of the 2025 season has fallen short of expectations for the Maranello-based team, putting Frédéric Vasseur at the center of heated discussions among the media and the Formula 1 fan base. Ferrari struggled for consistency and results across multiple race weekends, with some improvement only beginning to appear in recent events. This rough stretch has intensified scrutiny on the French team principal, whose current contract runs until the end of the ongoing Formula 1 season.
As the championship now reaches its halfway point, conversations about the future of the 57-year-old team leader are inevitable. Will Frédéric Vasseur continue to lead Ferrari into the next era of Formula 1, which begins in 2026 with a major regulatory overhaul? The presence of Benedetto Vigna at Silverstone did not go unnoticed and was seen as a signal that internal discussions regarding the team’s leadership are already underway. While Benedetto Vigna stopped short of making any definitive statements, his tone suggested that confidence in Vasseur may be on the rise after recent signs of progress.
Benedetto Vigna comments from Silverstone: Is Fred Vasseur’s contract renewal on the table?
“The cars are starting to become more competitive,” Benedetto Vigna told Sky Italia ahead of the British Grand Prix. The CEO of Ferrari observed the team’s recent work closely and praised the way the Scuderia, under Vasseur’s leadership, has responded to challenges. “Teams grow by facing difficulties together and confronting them as one unit. Unity is strength — that’s a fundamental value, and I can say that I feel it here at Ferrari. I see it here at Silverstone, and I’ve felt that spirit clearly over these past few days.”
When asked more directly about the future of the French team principal, Benedetto Vigna remained cautious. He avoided making any definitive commitment but made clear that Frédéric Vasseur’s position is not under immediate threat. “Fred is the team principal,” the Ferrari CEO said. “It’s only July. We have time, and we’re in discussions. I just had lunch with Fred, and now we’re meeting again after this… for now, let’s enjoy the Grand Prix.”
While not a formal announcement, the comments from Ferrari’s CEO suggest that there is openness to continuing with Frédéric Vasseur beyond 2025 — a clear sign that internal dialogue has begun, and that the recent improvements on track may have strengthened his standing within the team.
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