Overview
- Ferrari chairman John Elkann issued a statement during the Austin weekend expressing full confidence in Fred Vasseur and the work underway at Maranello.
- Vasseur clarified that the message targeted outside actors, saying it was intended to stop the chatter and allow the team to focus.
- Recent reports had linked former Red Bull boss Christian Horner with a move to Ferrari despite Vasseur’s multi‑year renewal in July, but the latest stance effectively closes that avenue for now.
- Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc described the rumours as distracting or unfounded and reiterated their support for Vasseur’s leadership.
- Ferrari highlighted on‑track composure with Charles Leclerc third and Hamilton fourth in Austin as Vasseur shifts attention to the final five races and the push for second in the championship.