Ferrari back Vasseur as Horner links surface

Ferrari have publicly backed Frederic Vasseur as reports link Christian Horner with the team, while the wider speculation remains unconfirmed.

Ferrari have backed team principal Frederic Vasseur amid reports linking Christian Horner with the Scuderia. Formula1.com reported that Ferrari had moved to show faith in Vasseur after Horner named Ferrari his "dream" destination, while BBC Sport also reported that the team had supported Vasseur as questions grew over his future.

BBC Sport reported that Horner said he would be interested in joining Ferrari, and the same outlet reported Vasseur's response that Horner was becoming a distraction for the team by "looking for a job". Motorsport.com also reported that Ferrari's recent drop from its early promise under the 2026 rules reset had added to the scrutiny around the team principal.

That attention tends to carry extra weight at Ferrari, the Formula 1 constructor with 77 seasons from 1950 to 2026, 250 race wins and 16 constructors’ titles. Even with that history, the current situation remains a reported story rather than a confirmed change in leadership.