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Ferrari make team principal announcement ahead of Hungarian GP

Lewis Hamilton downbeat after day to forget at Belgian GP
  • Fred Vasseur, Ferrari's Team Principal, has signed a new multi-year contract to remain in charge of the Formula 1 team.
  • This contract extension comes despite Ferrari's ongoing winless run in Formula 1, with their last Grand Prix victory recorded in Mexico City last year.
  • Neither Lewis Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc has secured a win for Ferrari in the current campaign, and both drivers have struggled to maximise their car's performance.
  • Ferrari expressed strong confidence in Vasseur's leadership, highlighting his ability to lead under pressure, embrace innovation, and pursue performance.
  • The team's statement confirmed the multi-year agreement, noting Vasseur's role in laying a solid foundation since joining in early 2023 with the ambition of returning Ferrari to the top.
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