Ferrari's come out swinging against the rumor mill, releasing an official statement to crush speculation about Frederic Vasseur's future at the Scuderia. The paddock's been buzzing with chatter that the French team principal could be on his way out, especially after Christian Horner of Red Bull Racing started talking about how much he'd love to work for Ferrari. But Maranello's having none of it, and they've made their position crystal clear.

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In their statement, Ferrari said they back Vasseur completely and aren't interested in fueling any gossip coming from outside the team. They're emphasizing that staying unified and focused is what matters right now, with everyone's energy needed on performance improvements. It's a pretty strong message that says Vasseur's going nowhere, at least from Ferrari's perspective. The Scuderia also pointed out that it's natural people want a piece of what they've built, which is honestly a fair point.

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This isn't the first time Vasseur's been caught in the transfer rumor crosshairs. Back in 2025, similar speculation popped up before Ferrari extended his contract during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. So there's definitely a pattern of paddock gossip swirling around his position, even when Ferrari insists everything's solid.

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The timing's interesting though, because Ferrari's having a rough stretch. Neither Charles Leclerc nor Lewis Hamilton managed a podium finish at Baku last weekend, with Leclerc finishing fourth and Hamilton sixth. A team without recent podiums and leadership drama swirling around them is never a great look, which probably explains why Vasseur's name keeps coming up. Still, Ferrari's message is unmistakable: he's their guy and they're sticking with him.

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