John Elkann has already broken 2026 promise to Ferrari fans but Fred Vasseur could pay the price

Ferrari chairman John Elkann's 2022 promise that the team would win a world championship by 2026 has failed to materialize as the Scuderia falls short in both title races. F1 Oversteer argues that despite Elkann being responsible for the unfulfilled ambition, team principal Fred Vasseur could face the consequences and lose his position as Ferrari's title drought nears 20 years.

Vasseur reportedly retains support from drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, but past precedent like Mattia Binotto's dismissal shows public backing offers little security. Former champion Jacques Villeneuve argued Vasseur lacks full decision-making control at Ferrari compared to rival bosses, while the report links Red Bull's Christian Horner as a potential successor.