Frederic Vasseur
Ferrari faces challenge managing rising driver tension
"Sparks" between Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc risks turning into a "fire", as suggested by a renowned Italian F1 insider.
Apr 24, 09:05
Even big F1 teams happy with points system tweak
A move to expand the range of points-awarding positions in Formula 1 from the top ten finishers to the top twelve is expected to easily pass the initial stage of approval.
Apr 24, 09:03
Ferrari pin hopes on upgrades in Miami and Imola
Ferrari is urgently working on car upgrades ahead of the races in Miami and Imola. As the 2024 season progresses, Dr Helmut Marko has hinted that Max Verstappen is comfortably heading towards his fourth straight championship.
Apr 22, 10:22
Vasseur stands by decision amid Ferrari's rising tensions
The atmosphere is intensifying within the scarlet confines of Ferrari's cockpits.
Apr 20, 09:07
Vasseur on Sainz's 'difficult situation' and Hamilton's impact
Ferrari's team principal has acknowledged that he placed Carlos Sainz in a "difficult situation" this season, yet Frederic Vasseur has justified his decision to incorporate Lewis Hamilton into the team from 2025 onwards.
Apr 18, 08:15
Mercedes 'desperate' amid performance 'catastrophe'
Frederic Vasseur sounded impatient when asked if he's made a mistake by choosing Lewis Hamilton over the on-form Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond.
Apr 10, 08:29
Father 'worried' about Sainz's future in F1
Carlos Sainz's father admits he is worried about the departing Ferrari driver's future in Formula 1.
Apr 9, 08:31
Vasseur not worried 'at all' about Leclerc slump
Frederic Vasseur insists he's not worried "at all" about Charles Leclerc's currently flagging form.
Apr 7, 05:50
Red Bull and Ferrari gear up with updates for Suzuka showdown
This weekend at Suzuka, several F1 teams are poised to introduce critical car upgrades, with leading contenders Red Bull and Ferrari among them.
Apr 4, 08:04
Red Bull, Ferrari take updated cars to Japan
Multiple F1 teams are set to introduce significant car upgrades this weekend at Suzuka - including top teams Red Bull and Ferrari.
Apr 4, 07:30
Domenicali backs decision to replace Sainz with Hamilton
F1 Chief Stefano Domenicali has stood by Ferrari's choice to let go of Carlos Sainz, the victor of the recent Melbourne race, in favor of signing Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season.
Apr 3, 08:50
F1 CEO defends Sainz's ousting at Ferrari
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended Ferrari's decision to oust Melbourne winner Carlos Sainz in favour of Lewis Hamilton from 2025.
Apr 3, 08:11
Red Bull's struggles may open door for Ferrari, says Arnoux
Rene Arnoux, a former driver for the illustrious Ferrari team in the 1980s, sees the internal conflicts within Red Bull as a potential boon for Ferrari's chances at contending for the world championships in 2024.
Apr 2, 17:50
Audi gives Sainz two-week ultimatum for '25 team move
Audi, the latest proprietor of Sauber, is poised to allow Carlos Sainz just a brief period of two weeks to agree to lead their forthcoming Formula 1 project.
Apr 2, 17:48
Red Bull strife could help Ferrari win title - Arnoux
The internal strife at Red Bull could help Ferrari to truly challenge for the 2024 world championships.
Apr 2, 08:44
Audi waiting two more weeks for Sainz decision
Audi, the new owner of Sauber, may only give Carlos Sainz a couple of weeks to accept an offer to spearhead the new works Formula 1 project.
Apr 2, 08:43
Vasseur eyes teams' title for Ferrari amid challenges
Achieving the team championship in 2024 remains Ferrari's priority, acknowledges team chief Frederic Vasseur, though he concedes that surpassing Max Verstappen for the drivers' title appears unlikely at this point.
Mar 28, 07:33
Carlos Sainz Sr seeks title-contending seat for son in 2025
Toto Wolff joins Christian Horner in spotlighting Carlos Sainz as a potential candidate for a premier racing seat in 2025. Despite his standout performance as the sole driver to eclipse a Red Bull in the last two seasons, Sainz remains uncontracted for the upcoming year.
Mar 27, 08:15
F1's fresh faces Antonelli & Bearman eye 2025 seats
Formula 1 is poised to welcome two rookies to its ranks in 2025, following a season devoid of any full-time young newcomers - a situation that has drawn widespread critique.
Mar 22, 16:28
Bearman is Ferrari's top reserve driver - Vasseur
Oliver Bearman has leapt into pole position among his two other development driver colleagues at Ferrari, boss Frederic Vasseur confirms.
Mar 15, 07:12
Hamilton may not 'keep up' in F1's new era - Schumacher
Another Formula 1 personality thinks Lewis Hamilton may struggle to keep up with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari next year.
Mar 14, 06:56
Bearman impresses F1 bosses Briatore, Wolff, Steiner
Flavio Briatore, Gunther Steiner and even Toto Wolff have joined the ranks of those impressed with teenager Oliver Bearman's one-off stand-in debut for Ferrari last weekend.
Mar 14, 06:49
Hamilton will struggle to beat Leclerc at Ferrari - Briatore
Lewis Hamilton runs the risk of being humbled by team incumbent Charles Leclerc at Ferrari next year.
Mar 13, 06:44
Marko tells Ferrari to put Bearman at Haas in 2025
Dr Helmut Marko has urged Ferrari to place impressive rookie Oliver Bearman with the affiliated Haas team for 2025.
Mar 12, 07:26
Red Bull may not win every single race in 2024 - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko thinks Red Bull can be beaten in 2024 - but only in certain individual grands prix.
Mar 11, 07:01
Ferrari admits Haas seat 'a possibility' for Bearman
Frederic Vasseur admits "it's a possibility" that impressive one-off rookie Oliver Bearman, 18, will make his full-time F1 debut with Haas next year.
Mar 11, 06:59
Bearman now eyeing Haas race seat for 2025
As Oliver Bearman scored points and the official 'driver of the day' plaudits on Saturday, rumours were also beginning to swirl about his full-time future in Formula 1.
Mar 10, 05:47
Bearman heads to Melbourne, as Sainz meets with Mercedes
Impressive F1 rookie Oliver Bearman will travel to Australia next week so that he can remain on standby for the recovering Ferrari regular Carlos Sainz.
Mar 10, 05:46
Doctor says Sainz could be fit for Melbourne
Carlos Sainz could be in good enough shape to return to his Ferrari cockpit in Melbourne in a fortnight.
Mar 9, 05:32
Leclerc not afraid of Hamilton head-to-head
Charles Leclerc insists he is not anxious about having to take on Formula 1's most successful driver in history as his Ferrari teammate from 2025.
Mar 8, 06:29
Wolff deputy joins Hamilton in silver-to-red switch
Former F1 driver Jerome d'Ambrosio looks set to follow in Lewis Hamilton's wheel-tracks by switching from Mercedes to Ferrari for 2025.
Mar 7, 07:27
Wolff not ruling out Sainz for 2025 Mercedes seat
Carlos Sainz got his quest for another top seat in Formula 1 off to a flying start in Bahrain by chasing home the dominant Red Bull one-two.
Mar 3, 06:39
Verstappen already in 'a different galaxy' in 2024
As Max Verstappen dominated the Bahrain GP having also secured the first pole position on offer in 2024, hopes began to fade among Red Bull's rivals.
Mar 3, 06:36
Verstappen rivals all 'racing for second' in Bahrain
George Russell admits the entire Formula 1 field, except for Max Verstappen, will be "racing for second" as the 2024 season begins in Bahrain on Saturday.
Mar 2, 07:09
Rivals suddenly hopeful Red Bull 'can be caught' in 2024
The team pecking order in Formula 1, which until Thursday appeared to be reasonably clear, was thrown on its head on the opening day of practice in Bahrain.
Mar 1, 07:04
Wolff may have leaked Hamilton-Ferrari news - Capelli
Lewis Hamilton's situation at Mercedes this year could be even more awkward than previously assumed.
Feb 28, 07:49
Sainz not surprised at Red Bull's early 2024 pace
As Formula 1 gets to the end of the sole pre-season test, the feeling up and down the Bahrain pitlane is unanimous - Red Bull still has easily the fastest car.
Feb 23, 07:15
Marko plays down Red Bull's 'enormous' early pace advantage
Even embattled team boss Christian Horner was all smiles in Bahrain on Wednesday as Red Bull's new and radical car for 2024 stunned every other Formula 1 rival on the opening day of pre-season testing.
Feb 22, 07:01
Leclerc's big new F1 deal to keep him 'quiet' - Villeneuve
Ferrari gave Charles Leclerc a long and lucrative new contract to keep him "quiet" for the bombshell news of Lewis Hamilton's 2025 arrival at Ferrari.
Feb 21, 06:38
F1 insiders predict trouble ahead for Leclerc
Charles Leclerc has many reasons to worry about the impending arrival of Lewis Hamilton as his teammate at Ferrari for 2025 and beyond.
Feb 19, 07:14
