Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has revealed that the team are “fully aligned” with Carlos Sainz, with contract talks set to start “soon”. Like Charles Leclerc, Sainz is currently contracted until the end of 2024, meaning he is in need of a new deal for 2025. Whilst Ferrari and Sainz still have over a year
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In the realm of Formula 1 intrigue, the spotlight often magnifies even the faintest connections, as exemplified by the camaraderie between Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur and the illustrious seven-time F1 champion, Lewis Hamilton. A friendship that has stood the test of time and shared victories has garnered attention, prompting Vasseur to set the record
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Fred Vasseur, the Ferrari team principal, has offered fresh insight into his team’s perspective on Felipe Massa’s lawsuit against F1 and the FIA. The 42-year-old launched legal proceedings against these two organisations after new information about the ‘Crashgate’ scandal of 2008 surfaced. ‘Crashgate’ occurred at the 2008 Singapore GP, when Renault F1 driver Nelson Piquet
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Fred Vasseur has claimed that he “doesn’t care” about Lewis Hamilton’s ongoing contract speculation with Mercedes. This statement comes despite the significant efforts Ferrari has made to secure the British driver’s signature. Throughout the summer, Ferrari has actively courted the seven-time world champion. It has made direct approaches with senior members of Mercedes and reached
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is expecting the fight behind Red Bull to be incredibly close this weekend, as the Formula 1 summer break comes to an end at the Dutch Grand Prix. Red Bull have dominated this weekend’s event at Zandvoort ever since it returned to the calendar in 2021, with championship leader Max
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Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, has said that a resolution regarding Carlos Sainz’s contract should be reached before the conclusion of the current season. Sainz has expressed his ambition to secure a new long-term contract with Ferrari. The Spaniard also says that he is not interested in “playing the number two role to Charles Leclerc.”
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In the midst of swirling speculation surrounding Carlos Sainz’s potential move to Audi to avoid a secondary role, Fred Vasseur, the team principal of Ferrari, has emphatically asserted that no hierarchy exists among their drivers. Reports have recently emerged suggesting that Carlos Sainz is carefully considering his options as his Ferrari contract is set to
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has insisted that he’ll never hold “tough” conversations in public, with him instead preferring to speak to the Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz and the team “face to face”. Since replacing Mattia Binotto and making the switch to Ferrari from Alfa Romeo, Vasseur has endured a challenging start to life at
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has interestingly revealed that he speaks to Lewis Hamilton “every Grand Prix weekend”, despite the fact the British driver reportedly rejected a move to the Italians. Hamilton is still yet to sign a contract extension with Mercedes, although he’s expected to remain with the Silver Arrows until the end of
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has provided an insightful evaluation of Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur’s performance as he concludes his first half-season in the role. Vasseur’s transition from Alfa Romeo to Ferrari marked a significant shift in leadership, replacing Mattia Binotto at the helm. Navigating the treacherous waters of Ferrari’s racing aspirations this season has proven
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