Stefano Domenicali says what Fred Vasseur must be ‘strong’ at or there’s ‘no point’ leading Ferrari

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has stated that Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur must stay strong against external pressure, or there is "no point" in leading the Scuderia. Domenicali addressed recent speculation surrounding Vasseur's future following public comments from former Red Bull chief Christian Horner and Ferrari's ongoing title drought. Domenicali, who led Ferrari between 2008 and 2014, noted that dealing with outside noise is an unavoidable part of managing the Maranello team.

Domenicali affirmed his belief that Vasseur remains the right person to guide Ferrari and urged stakeholders to give him time to succeed. Ferrari recently issued a public statement reiterating confidence in Vasseur, who remains under contract through 2027. Despite earlier season victories from Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona and Charles Leclerc in Great Britain, Ferrari's drivers' championship bid has faded, leaving Vasseur under continuous scrutiny.