Ferrari has officially backed Frederic Vasseur as their Formula 1 team principal, quelling recent speculation regarding his future. This confirmation comes after comments from former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, who expressed interest in joining Ferrari.

During a media call, Maria Conti, Ferrari's chief communication officer, stated that she was speaking on behalf of chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna. "Ferrari's position is clear," Conti emphasized. "It will not change. I am officially saying - I don't have John here with me, but Ferrari has made its choice. There is confidence in Fred and his team. Nothing has changed."

As Ferrari approaches the 2026 season, they aim to leverage preparations for significant rule changes in cars and engines to enhance their championship prospects. Despite starting the season with what was considered the best chassis in Formula 1, their engine performance has not matched that of Mercedes and Red Bull.

Currently, Ferrari sits in second place in the constructors' championship, trailing Mercedes by a staggering 160 points after 15 of 23 races. They are also focused on warding off challenges from McLaren, who are 72 points behind in third.

After a recent race, Lewis Hamilton expressed his confidence in Ferrari's direction under Vasseur, stating, "Yes." Vasseur acknowledged the pressure of speculation about his role, describing it as a frustrating situation for both himself and the team.

We are fighting for P2 in the championship,

Vasseur, who joined Ferrari at the start of 2023 after the departure of former principal Mattia Binotto, signed a multi-year contract last July, although details of its duration remain undisclosed.