Fred Vasseur gets the PR 'kiss of death' as Ferrari insists that it stands behind its man.

Whenever, amidst mounting media speculation, there is a question mark over the future of a football club manager, or indeed a politician, the club, or his political party, issues a statement insisting that he has its full support.

Days, maybe weeks, later, the speculation proves to be true and said person is fired.

Today, amidst mounting media speculation over the future of its team boss, Ferrari has given Fred Vasseur its full support.

"We have confidence, full confidence in Fred Vasseur and in his team, and we continue to do so," said the Maranello outfit's chief communications officer, Maria Conti in a virtual press conference.

"At this time it's really important that the team remains united and cohesive," she added, "and we are focused with all the energy on the work ahead.

"Ferrari has always attracted extraordinary interest," she admitted, in a masterpiece of understatement, "and it's only natural that many professionals aspire to be part of it.

"It is a reflection of the strength of what Ferrari really represents.

"So, this is why we really want to avoid, and we do not intend to fuel speculation or comment on assumptions coming from outside the company. And it's not just related to the story in the times of Mr. Horner, but in general, the speculation about Fred."

So, that's Fred gone in 5... 4... 3... 2...

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1. Posted by Ricardo_sanchez, 29/09/2026 23:10

"Maranello’s chief of comms said,
“We have absolute faith in Fred.”
But there in the corner
Lurked Christian Horner,
Waiting to dress all in red."

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2. Posted by Chester, 29/09/2026 15:49

"I honestly believe the Team Principle job at Ferrari is a Fool's Errand.

The Schumacher/Brawn/Todt/Byrne success at Ferrari was an aberration in the long history of Ferrari. It was the happenstance coming together of the right folks. A true once in a lifetime piece of magic."

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3. Posted by KKK, 29/09/2026 15:18

"He could always get a job at media Liberty, but there again, so could Horner go there ..."

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4. Posted by alejandro.torres.1991, 29/09/2026 15:15

"Mattiacci and Binotto: "First time?""

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