{
  "id": 10205758,
  "title": "Horner a distraction for Ferrari says Vassuer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/horner-a-distraction-for-ferrari-says-vassuer-10205758",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T11:44:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/horner-distraction-ferrari-says-vassuer-114430525.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur claims that Christian Horner's comments about working for Ferrari only if given a shareholding have been a distraction for the team. Horner, formerly Red Bull team principal, was dismissed in July 2025 after a tumultuous 18-month period involving allegations of sexual harassment. Vasseur expressed frustration over the constant media focus on the matter, particularly given Ferrari's current struggle for third place in the championship. The Italian team, despite the introduction of new chassis and engine rules, has struggled to match the power of Mercedes and Red Bull, leading to criticism of their engine performance. Vasseur stressed the importance of pushing the team to stay motivated and focus on their performance, but acknowledged the challenging circumstances they face.",
  "summary": "Christian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by \"looking for a job\", team principal Frederic Vasseur says.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "\"Mr Horner is looking for a job\" – Frederic Vasseur claps back at Ferrari rumours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mr-horner-is-looking-for-a-job-frederic-vasseur-claps-back-at-ferrari-10028642",
        "published": "2026-09-26T17:35:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "\"Mr Horner is looking for a job\" – Frederic Vasseur claps back at Ferrari rumours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mr-horner-is-looking-for-a-job-frederic-vasseur-claps-back-at-ferrari",
        "published": "2026-09-26T17:35:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Horner a distraction for Ferrari says Vassuer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/horner-a-distraction-for-ferrari-says-vassuer",
        "published": "2026-09-27T11:44:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}