A bombshell from top Italian media outlets: Frédéric Vasseur is hanging by a thread
The future of Frédéric Vasseur at the helm of Ferrari is more uncertain than ever. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the next three Grands Prix will be crucial in determining whether he stays, with a potential exit at the end of 2025 growing increasingly likely if results don’t improve.
Ferrari: A season of missed expectations and internal tension
After the initial buzz surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s arrival, 2025 has quickly become a rough ride for the Scuderia. The seven-time world champion’s visible frustration — climaxing in the double disqualification in Shanghai — has highlighted the fragility of the current Ferrari project in key moments. Vasseur, already under pressure following a rollercoaster 2024, now finds himself at a critical juncture.
His contract with Maranello expires at the end of 2025, and Gazzetta reports that a renewal is far from guaranteed. Replacing Vasseur would disrupt the continuity of the 2026 project — which includes brand-new power units and chassis — a project of which he is the chief architect.
Coletta, the strong internal candidate Ferrari likes (a lot)
If Vasseur does leave, GPKingdom understands the leading name for succession is Antonello Coletta, current Ferrari Hypercar team principal and Global Head of Endurance & Corse Clienti. Born in Rome in 1967, Coletta has led Ferrari to back-to-back Le Mans victories and is currently dominating the 2025 WEC season.
But he’s more than just a safe internal choice: Coletta is a charismatic, results-driven leader, deeply embedded in Ferrari’s racing DNA. His strategic vision is highly regarded within Maranello, especially following the overwhelming success of the Hypercar program.
However, should Coletta — as he has done before — politely decline the offer, the alternative could be far more shocking: Christian Horner. The Red Bull team boss could emerge as Ferrari’s next revolutionary move, with the goal of finally bringing long-term stability to the Scuderia.
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