Ferrari's Strategic Leadership Renewal

An almost inevitable renewal. Given the situation, it couldn't have been otherwise. Cycles in F1 are slightly longer than in other sports, and the formula that 'as soon as results are lacking, the coach's head rolls' doesn't apply. A good football team, perhaps one that wins the Champions League, is made up of about twenty-five stars. A team that excels in the Circus, on the other hand, is based on about two thousand technicians, many of whom are top-notch engineers specialized in a hyper-technological mission: making a rocket glued to the ground fly. Ferrari has decided. Or rather, it preferred to make the choice official also to put an end to a series of rumors that destabilized the team's cohesion. It will be the French motorsport expert engineer who will continue to lead the most successful, prestigious, and oldest team in F1. Continuity was preferred, a value that at the highest level of motorsport is considered indispensable. Even preferable to the winning aura that some characters have. In the paddock, there are only two winning team managers, Toto Wolff and Chris Horner: the last 15 Drivers' Titles are in their trophy cases. If you are looking for someone to grab trophies, you should turn to them. And furthermore, one was even available after working for over two decades for Red Bull. But in racing, it doesn't work that way; it has never happened that a leader coming from outside has won. Tradition dictates that, in one way or another, everyone must work together for at least five years. That's how long it takes to set up, shape, and bring out the best from such a large and varied group of people. Changing would have meant admitting to having made a mistake and, starting over, it would have taken more years. And Ferrari can no longer afford it since it hasn't celebrated for over fifteen years. After the long and dominant reign of Jean Todt, Maranello's TPs have all been removed due to a lack of victories: Stefano Domenicali, Marco Mattiacci, Maurizio Arrivabene, and Mattia Binotto. Yet they were not incapable at all. Stefano is currently leading the entire F1, Mattia has been chosen by Audi to enter the Circus with a very ambitious project. Moreover, Laurent Mekies, who left the Red team when Vasseur arrived precisely because each TP must build their own team, has been called by Red Bull to replace Horner. THE MOST LOGICAL CHOICE So, confirming Fred was the most logical and sensible choice, a manager who has already worked for three years, is on the verge of having shaped the team in his image and likeness, including the pair of drivers who have stepped in to defend him and who, without him, could hardly coexist. It is Frédéric who orchestrated the arrival in the Motor Valley of the most titled driver of all time, to convince Lewis he created a friendly environment that smells a lot like Mercedes: the Technical Director is Loic Serra, his deputy Jerome D'Ambrosio, both of whom worked for Mercedes. The agreement is multi-year and the statement reads, 'Fred has extensive experience in the motorsport world and a proven ability to develop talent and build competitive teams. His ability to lead under pressure, embrace innovation, and pursue performance is fully in line with Ferrari's long-term values and ambitions.' CEO Benedetto Vigna commented: 'We want to acknowledge what has been built and commit to what still needs to be achieved. This reflects our confidence in Fred's leadership, a confidence rooted in shared ambitions, mutual expectations, and clear responsibilities. We move forward with determination and focus, united in pursuing the level of performance that Ferrari must aim for.' Finally, Charles Leclerc also joins in, from Budapest where the Hungarian Grand Prix will take place over the weekend: 'I am very happy with Vasseur's renewal. For me, it's not news, but I am happy, for the rumors buzzing around the team in recent months. Fred has an incredible vision. In Ferrari, the emotional aspect is important, the Italian passion is extreme, but Fred knows how to put things aside to have a clear vision. And he has many other qualities, such as being able to extract the maximum from everyone.'