Recently, a team leader who will not be identified told me: Every day in Formula One is different and never boring. Furthermore, it hasn’t been boring in the past 24 hours. Lawrence Barretto, a F1 correspondent, delves into the crazy time in Formula One, when four out of the ten teams’ heads have changed. It’s remarkable Alfa Romeo.
Due to how frequently there have been managerial changes, Formula One has lately felt more like football’s Premier League.
Mattia Binotto and Ferrari initially parted ways. Williams then bid Jost Capito farewell. Fred Vasseur, who was Headed for the Ferrari, was then waved away .
Lastly McLaren saw Andreas Seidl return to Sauber, with the English group advancing from inside with Andrea Stella.
Ferrari started the merry go round When Ferrari’s group leadership decided that they wanted to replace Mattia Binotto as Team Principal—a decision that was made as far back as 2021, according to what I’ve been told—they talked to a number of potential candidates.
Some had the option to oppose the bait of Ferrari, rather glad to remain with their ongoing tasks.
The other was in one’s sights. There was a lot of temptation. Vasseur was the latter.
Vasseur began seriously considering Ferrari’s offer the after a deal wasin reached with Audi to make Sauber their factory team for 2026, securing the Swiss company’s short- to medium-term future.
The Frenchman, who has managed teams in junior formulae and the Renault F1 team, realized that even though owner Finn Rausing supported him, Audi would likely want to change the team when they take control.
Sources claim that Vasseur believed there was still the possibility of staying in charge in the medium term, though he was aware that this posed a risk in the long run. He decided to the pursue the idea after considering it for a few weeks.
He signed with Ferrari after settling his game is differences withthe Sauber and Rausing.
He is an adept manager who is aware of the any responsibilities that come with running a Ferrari.
However, he also has a track record that inspires confidence in his ability to have a significant impact on the team.
Contrary to Binotto’s title of Team Principal and Managing Director, Vasseur’s title is Team Principal and General Manager.
This distinction, which is minor but significant, suggests that Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna may have a greater and more influential role in the company’s F1 division.
Because Vasseur had a strong relationship with Rausing and the Sauber Group, he was very open with them when Ferrari made an offer.
Because it allowed them to move quickly, Sauber were thankful for this strategy. Rausing wanted Vasseur to stay, but I told he knew he couldn’t stop such a huge opportunity from happening. Additionally, he was aware that Audi had some concepts for their lengthy Memories in Formula 1. It is impossible to predict the future. They could reunite in the future, so it was in their best interests to part ways on good terms.
Their respect for one another and the work they have each done to get Alfa Romeo to sixth in the constructors’ championship this season, their best result in a decade, as well as secure the team’s future with the Audi deal, is evident in their decision to part ways.