Vasseur hints at uncertainty over Ferrari future after Azerbaijan GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Fred Vasseur stated in Baku that his future with Ferrari is 'not in my hands'. This echoes remarks made by Mattia Binotto before his departure from the team in 2022. Vasseur's comments come amid growing speculation about his job security, with reports indicating he could be replaced as early as the end of this year. Unlike Binotto, who maintained a calm demeanor, Vasseur has expressed frustration over persistent questions about his position. Both team principals faced pressure during similar circumstances, as Ferrari's performance has declined after strong starts in their respective years.
- •Vasseur's contract reportedly runs until at least the end of 2027.
- •Ferrari is currently second in the constructors' standings.
- •Vasseur has won two races this year, similar to Binotto's tenure.
- •Speculation about Vasseur's future intensified after the Azerbaijan GP.
- •Binotto left Ferrari less than two weeks after claiming his position was secure.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Vasseur's 'not in my hands' echoes Binotto's last weeks at Ferrari
"Fred Vasseur said in Baku that his Ferrari future is "not in my hands", and people at Maranello have heard something like it before. Almost four years ago, Mattia Binotto used nearly the same words at the 2022 season finale.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Sep 28, 2026, 9:57 AMLando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto over F1 race ban comments
F1•Sep 28, 2026, 8:34 AMWhy McLaren was so much slower than Mercedes on Baku's straights
F1•Sep 28, 2026, 8:30 AMHorner claims Marko didn't want Verstappen at Red Bull: 'We don't need this one'
F1•Sep 28, 2026, 8:14 AMFred Vasseur Responds to Christian Horner Ferrari Rumours With Defiant Message
F1•Sep 28, 2026, 7:30 AMHamilton accused of 'sulking' at Ferrari as Corriere della Sera claims Vasseur sided with Leclerc
F1•Sep 28, 2026, 7:00 AMLewis Hamilton Criticizes FIA, Says F1 Races Should Be Longer
