Oct.21 (GMM) Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says he welcomes John Elkann’s public present of assist – not as a result of he wanted reassurance, however as a result of it ought to lastly silence hypothesis about his future and the group’s stability.
The Ferrari chairman broke his silence on the weekend, declaring “full confidence” in Vasseur and urging unity inside Maranello amid renewed speak of inner rifts and administration rigidity.
For Vasseur, although, the backing was much less about inner politics than about calming the media storm.
“We’re in fixed contact anyway,” he instructed Sky Italia when requested about Elkann. “This assertion was directed extra at third events.”
“The state of affairs is obvious internally, however it’s not at all times clear for a few of your colleagues,” Vasseur added with a smile. “Typically it’s troublesome to handle – it’s a distraction. However now I feel the message from the president has been very clear.
“We have now to deal with the following 5 races to complete second, and that’s an awesome problem.”
Vasseur mentioned the intervention got here at a helpful time after Ferrari’s improved exhibiting in Austin, the place Charles Leclerc secured a morale-boosting podium.
“The assertion is necessary as a result of it ends the discussions,” he mentioned. “It permits us to focus on the upcoming races as an alternative of answering countless questions.”
