Ferrari locks Vasseur in with multi-year contract extension

Ferrari has cemented the future of team principal Fred Vasseur, with the Frenchman signing a multi-year contract extension.

Vasseur joined Ferrari at the start of the 2023 season, and last year the team fell just 14 points short of winning the constructors’ championship after a strong second half to the year. Adding Lewis Hamilton to its line-up this season, Ferrari is again second in the standings but 268 points adrift of McLaren and is yet to win a race, leading to some speculation over Vasseur’s position earlier in the year among Italian media.

Despite the disappointing season so far against the backdrop of title hopes, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says there have been strong foundations put in place that the team wants to build on under Vasseur.

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

Vasseur joined Ferrari from Alfa Romeo just over two years ago, and says Ferrari has made progress during that time but is well aware that the team has more to make ahead of the introduction of new regulations in 2026.

“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.”

Vasseur is already the joint-second longest serving team principal on the grid alongside Andrea Stella at McLaren, and behind only Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.