A paddock observation about Fred Vasseur reveals another side of Ferrari’s pressure

Journalist Julianne Cerasoli observed that Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur appeared visibly exhausted following a difficult Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Speaking to the media, Cerasoli noted that the intense pressure of leading Maranello seemed to be taking a toll, suggesting she would not be surprised if Vasseur opted to step down at the end of the season.

The scrutiny intensified after Charles Leclerc finished fourth and Lewis Hamilton sixth in Baku, with Ferrari's 2026 championship prospects fading after the summer break. The article also notes that Christian Horner publicly expressed interest in the Ferrari role, drawing comparisons to historical pressures previously detailed by former team principal Jean Todt.