Ferrari has moved to quash speculation over its leadership, saying the team has "made its choices" and that there is no opening for Christian Horner as team principal.
Background
The statement follows comments by Horner in an interview with The Times last week in which the Red Bull team principal described leading Ferrari as his "dream" role and the only outfit he would consider running without a stake in ownership. Those remarks prompted debate in motorsport circles about whether the Italian team might be contemplating a change at the top amid an underwhelming season.
Reaffirming leadership
In response, Ferrari stressed its continued commitment to Fred Vasseur. The marque's public position underscores a desire for stability at a time when internal speculation had drawn significant attention, and makes clear that the team is not actively seeking to replace its current principal.
Context and implications
Ferrari's move to publicly back Vasseur aims to end the discussion about Horner's potential arrival and to focus attention back on on-track performance. The comment that the team has "made its choices" signals a settled leadership plan and an intent to avoid further distraction as the season progresses.
Neither Ferrari nor Horner has outlined any further steps beyond the statements issued, and the team appears to be urging observers to concentrate on sporting matters rather than leadership rumours.