Ferrari sign key F1 figure to multi-year extension

Ferrari has confirmed it has reached a long-term agreement with Fred Vasseur to keep the Frenchman in charge as team principal.

Vasseur joined Ferrari in 2023 and was tasked with returning Ferrari to title glory - a feat the Italian squad hasn't enjoyed since 2008.

After narrowly missing out on the constructors' championship last year, Ferrari entered the current campaign hoping to challenge for the titles as it also enjoyed the boost of signing Lewis Hamilton.

However, after 13 rounds, Ferrari is yet to take a grand prix victory. Despite the rough run of form, the team has opted to maintain stability in its leadership by tying Vasseur down to a new deal.

“I’m grateful for the trust Ferrari continues to place in me.,” Vasseur said. 

“This renewal is not just a confirmation — it’s a challenge to keep progressing, to stay focused, and to deliver. 

“Over the past 30 months, we’ve laid strong foundations, and now we must build on them with consistency and determination. 

“We know what’s expected, and we’re all fully committed to meeting those expectations and taking the next step forward together.”

As the team looks to return to title glory, Ferrari outlined it holds trust in Vasseur to lead it back to a competitive position.

“Today we want to recognise what has been built and commit to what still needs to be achieved,” said Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna. 

“It reflects our trust in Fred’s leadership — a trust rooted in shared ambition, mutual expectations and clear responsibility. 

“We move forward with determination and focus, united in our pursuit of the level of performance Ferrari has to aim for.”