Ferrari and Sauber have confirmed the departure and hiring of Fred Vassuer.
After weeks of speculation, Fred Vassuer finally makes the move to Marinello to replace Mattia Binotto as Ferrari Team Principal.
Frederic Vasseur leaves a team bolstered by new partners, a growing workforce and with a bright future as the works team for a manufacturer in the not-too-far distance. He leaves as a friend, a mentor, a boss that could extract the best out of his charges. And, as we enter a new chapter of the history of our team, we will miss the smiles and jokes that would accompany him as he did the rounds in our Hinwil HQ. Merci, Fred, et bonne chance. We’ll be cheering for you wherever you go next.”
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As I prepare to bring my adventure at Alfa Romeo to an end, I can look back fondly at these six years together,” he said. “I owe a debt of gratitude to every single employee of the team, as they are the ones who got this team back on their feet and climbing the ladder of our sport. I am proud of the job we collectively have done as a team and a company, and even more so of the strong foundations we have laid for what’s to come next. But what I am the proudest of is the people that made this all possible, which in time have become friends. This team will always feel like home, and I’ll be rooting for it wherever I go. I have learnt so much during my stint as a CEO and team principal and I feel each day has equipped me for what is to come. I know Alfa Romeo will keep going from strength to strength and I’m looking forward to seeing them compete at the business end of the grid in the next few years.”
Fred Vassuer on his time at Sauber
Not long after Vassuer announced his departure from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari confirmed his appointment as their new Team Principal.
Fred Vassuer’s name had been attached to replace Mattia Binotto as team principal ever since speculation surrounding Binotto’s position became known. It will be interesting to see what Fred Vassuer can achieve at Ferrari.
I am truly delighted and honoured to take over the leadership of Scuderia Ferrari as Team Principal. As someone who has always held a lifelong passion for motorsport, Ferrari has always represented the very pinnacle of the racing world to me. I look forward to working with the talented and truly passionate team in Maranello to honour the history and heritage of the Scuderia and deliver for our Tifosi around the world.
Fred Vassuer on his move to Ferrari
Alfa Romeo has not confirmed, who will replace Vassuer as team principal.