Oct.19 (GMM) Ferrari chairman John Elkann has spoken publicly for the primary time amid weeks of hypothesis over the Scuderia’s management – declaring his “full confidence” in workforce boss Frederic Vasseur and urging unity inside Maranello.
Talking on the Nationwide Italian American Basis’s fiftieth Anniversary in Washington, Elkann straight addressed mounting strain on Ferrari after a sequence of disappointing outcomes and chronic rumours linking Christian Horner to his position.
“I need to affirm our full confidence in Group Principal Fred Vasseur and within the work he’s finishing up along with all his colleagues at Scuderia Ferrari – mechanics, engineers and drivers who’re working this weekend in Austin,” Elkann stated, as quoted by La Repubblica.
“I additionally need to reiterate the significance of teamwork from everybody to take care of excessive focus on the one goal that issues – at all times giving our all on the monitor.”
The feedback come as Ferrari endures one other uneven weekend in Austin. Whereas early periods uncovered acquainted struggles, Charles Leclerc salvaged third place in qualifying for Sunday’s major grand prix – a small enhance amid rising scrutiny of Ferrari’s course.
“We’ll be aggressive,” Leclerc informed Sky Italia. “I need to attempt to get a win earlier than the top of the 12 months. I nonetheless imagine in it. We’re in third place – something is feasible.”
The current rumours, nonetheless, have additionally concerned the drivers, after Leclerc’s administration hinted at disillusionment whereas Oscar Piastri was linked with Ferrari for 2027.
“Leclerc and Hamilton – goodbye to Ferrari?” wonders Giorgio Terruzzi in Corriere della Sera. “A revolving door at Ferrari leaves Lewis and Charles with an unsure future.”
