Ferrari is facing a perfect storm that threatens the team's stability. After five races without a podium, pressure on team principal Frederic Vasseur is intensifying. From the Baku paddock, rumors about a major decision by John Elkann and Benedetto Vigna are emerging.
The 2026 season began with Mercedes' seemingly unstoppable dominance. However, hope briefly flickered for the Prancing Horse faithful. Lewis Hamilton's convincing victory in Barcelona, followed by solid performances from Charles Leclerc at Silverstone and Spa, provided optimism ahead of the anticipated ADUO-2 power unit.
Unfortunately, that momentum vanished. A string of poor results in Budapest, Zandvoort, and especially Monza—where Ferrari disappointed in front of their home crowd—exposed fundamental weaknesses. The relationship between Vasseur and his drivers, particularly Hamilton, began to fray. Tensions peaked when Christian Horner openly expressed interest in becoming Ferrari's team principal.
According to reports from the Baku paddock, the frustration of Ferrari's management has reached boiling point. John Elkann and Benedetto Vigna are reportedly ready to make a drastic decision: ending the Vasseur era and seeking a new figure deemed more capable of steering the team back to winning ways. This move is risky, as it could trigger a total restart and further delay the rebuilding process.
However, with Mercedes pulling away, and Red Bull and McLaren showing signs of resurgence, Ferrari risks finishing as the fourth force. This situation is deemed unacceptable by the higher-ups, who had placed high expectations on Hamilton's arrival and the 2026 regulation revolution.
The decision to part ways with Vasseur is not without consequences. Ferrari would have to start from scratch again, recruiting new personnel and rebuilding the team structure. But for Elkann and Vigna, maintaining the status quo seems no longer an option. They want a team principal who can inspire greater confidence.
Christian Horner's name has emerged as a strong candidate, but he is not the only one. Some sources mention other options under consideration. What is clear is that Vasseur's future in Maranello is increasingly uncertain, and a final decision is expected soon.
For Ferrari fans, this is a moment of uncertainty. Will change bring improvement, or make things worse? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Ferrari cannot continue to be stuck in this cycle of disappointment.
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