Ferrari reaffirms full confidence in team principal Fred Vasseur during an unusual, hastily arranged Tuesday press call, seeking to end mounting speculation before the Malaysian Grand Prix.

The statement follows renewed rumors triggered by Christian Horner, who told The Times Ferrari is the only team he would consider without part-ownership, with further context in analysis of Horner’s comments.

Vasseur voiced frustration after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, warning persistent speculation is eroding calm within the squad. “We are not working in perfect serenity,” he said, echoing recent coverage of Vasseur Ferrari rumors.

Formula 1 teams usually avoid denying rumors publicly, aware such statements can inflame narratives. Ferrari argues the current noise is tangibly affecting operations, warranting an explicit intervention.

Chief communications officer Maria Conti insisted the stance is unchanged and prioritised unity. “Ferrari’s position is clear, has not changed, and Ferrari has made its choices already,” she said.

Conti described a familiar “storm of communication,” comparing it to this year’s Ferrari Luce controversy, but said the post-Baku pressure was sharper. “After the race, on Sunday and yesterday, this power of communication was increasing.”

She added global stories contribute no value and the message was not solely about Horner. The line aligns with chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna, negating the need for further top-level statements and reinforcing strategy and Vasseur’s budget priorities.

The competitive intent is clear: stabilise the environment and keep attention on execution through the Asian leg. That includes fine-tuning operations after mixed-weather challenges highlighted in Ferrari’s Fuji rain weekend.

Ferrari reiterates it will not comment on external assumptions. The brand’s magnetism ensures continued attention, but the priority now is clear: protect the atmosphere and deliver clean, distraction-free race weekends.

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