Fred Vasseur breaks silence on 'personal' attacks amid Ferrari rumours
Fred Vasseur has addressed the speculation surrounding his role as Ferrari team principal following FP1 of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Rumours of his future at the Italian outfit have been building for days and further fuelled by Christian Horner's musing about wanting the role. Today, Vasseur revealed that attacks on his character became "a bit personal." It's been a weekend of damage…
At the Formula One team's Sepang headquarters, Ferrari's drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc rallied in support of team principal Fred Vasseur on Thursday. The speculation surrounding a potential move involving former Red Bull boss Christian Horner was quashed as the drivers offered their full endorsements of Vasseur ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Leclerc described Vasseur as "extremely valuable" and Hamilton gave him his "full backing." The team had sought to shut down the rumours by reiterating its full confidence in Vasseur. When asked about the team structure, Hamilton praised Vasseur, saying, "Fred is a fantastic leader... He really is the guy to take this team in the right direction."
Both drivers acknowledged the team's performance challenges, with Hamilton admitting to a power deficit compared to their rivals. Hamilton and Leclerc both acknowledged that Ferrari faces challenges beyond just engine power, including issues with chassis and aero.
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