Horner to Ferrari? Vasseur gets backing

Ferrari have backed Frederic Vasseur amid reports linking Christian Horner with the team, while Lewis Hamilton also voiced support for the boss.

Ferrari have backed team principal Frederic Vasseur amid reports linking Christian Horner with a possible move to Maranello. BBC Sport reported that Ferrari stood by Vasseur during speculation over his future, and said Horner had indicated he would be interested in joining the Italian team.

BBC Sport also reported that Vasseur called Horner a distraction for Ferrari because he was looking for a job. No leadership change has been confirmed by Ferrari, so the situation remains at the level of reported speculation.

Autosport reported that Lewis Hamilton backed Vasseur as the right person to lead Ferrari. Hamilton is third in the 2026 drivers' championship on 214 points, while Ferrari's record in Formula 1 stands at 77 seasons from 1950 to 2026, 250 wins and 16 constructors’ titles.