Frédéric Vasseur

Toothlessrage* · 27th November 2022, 04:20

Originally Posted by FerrariF60

It’s sad that after 30 years with Ferrari they want to sack him
Maybe he’ll just be transferred back to the factory as he’s a great engineer
I would promote him to technical director of chassis department

Again it’d be sad to seem him go and end up at Merc, like all the good talent Ferrari let go in the past

I felt sad too, to hear that he's about to/got sacked.
He did deliver on a strong base, the F1-75, but probably had plans to refine the package into 2023.
My opinion is that he needed a shield to protect him from the pressures of the higher management and an enforcer as well.

But, if the rumors are true about his sacking.
Then, I dont see Ferrari getting out of this rut anytime soon.

**jgonzalesm6** · 29th November 2022, 11:04

Vasseur will make Leclerc the de facto #1 role at Ferrari.

That's a plus.

**Nero Horse** · 30th November 2022, 02:59

- Vasseur as Team Principal
- Aldo Costa as Technical Director
- Ross Brawn as Advisor
- Rueda kicked out

That would be the best solution.

**racingbradley** · 30th November 2022, 10:04

Originally Posted by Nero Horse

- Vasseur as Team Principal
- Aldo Costa as Technical Director
- Ross Brawn as Advisor
- Rueda kicked out

That would be the best solution.

Don't forget Rory Byrne

**racingbradley** · 2nd December 2022, 09:42

Rumour mill Fred has turned down the job.

**wisepie** · 2nd December 2022, 10:33

Originally Posted by racingbradley

Rumour mill Fred has turned down the job.

I've just seen this mentioned too, I find it hard to believe that nobody seems to want the poisoned chalice that a TP of Ferrari can be. Has the entry into the WEC Hypercar class drained Ferrari talent completely?

Toothlessrage* · 2nd December 2022, 10:37

Originally Posted by racingbradley

Rumour mill Fred has turned down the job.

Has it been verified by any reliable source?

**jgonzalesm6** · 2nd December 2022, 14:10

I'm reading Paul Hembrey(Pirelli) and Coletta from the 499P program are throwing in their names in the hat.

**racingbradley** · 2nd December 2022, 15:59

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

I'm reading Paul Hembrey(Pirelli) and Coletta from the 499P program are throwing in their names in the hat.

interesting

**racingbradley** · 7th December 2022, 10:27

Rumour mill gathers that it is Vasseur. I just hope he is strong enough to get the job done,

**tpe** · 7th December 2022, 22:09

Everyone concentrate to the TP.
And no word for the other crucial job, that of the TD...

**racingbradley** · 9th December 2022, 15:16

Vasseur has bought house in Italy and was seen coming out of Marenello.

**tpe** · 9th December 2022, 21:37

How about the TD?

I insist on this

**racingbradley** · 10th December 2022, 10:25

There is a senior engineer coming from Mercedes. Whether he can step up to TD I don't know but Binotto must have had an understudy. who can take over..

**Gilles** · 10th December 2022, 12:16

Welcome Frédéric, let’s build the future in the spirit of the Scuderia's history, Charles has so much to give to the fans

**wisepie** · 10th December 2022, 17:07

Originally Posted by racingbradley

There is a senior engineer coming from Mercedes. Whether he can step up to TD I don't know but Binotto must have had an understudy. who can take over..

I thought Laurent Mekies was supposed to be Binotto's trackside assistant, someone correct me if I'm wrong! Is he staying in his position, do we know?

**racingbradley** · 10th December 2022, 17:53

Originally Posted by wisepie

I thought Laurent Mekies was supposed to be Binotto's trackside assistant, someone correct me if I'm wrong! Is he staying in his position, do we know?

OMG we are in more trouble. Let's hope they re-jigger some key positions like Mekies' and Rueda's. It could be a can of worms.

**JPZ** · 11th December 2022, 08:10

Originally Posted by wisepie

I thought Laurent Mekies was supposed to be Binotto's trackside assistant, someone correct me if I'm wrong! Is he staying in his position, do we know?

Mekies was Assistant Team Principal and Racing Director.

Still no new information.

**wisepie** · 11th December 2022, 11:07

Originally Posted by JPZ

Mekies was Assistant Team Principal and Racing Director.

Still no new information.

Thanks, I thought that was his role, don't know if he's staying but it looks like the French may be taking over where Binotto left off. All being kept quiet, apart from the rumours!

**racingbradley** · 11th December 2022, 15:52

It seems to me that mistakes could be more Makies and Rudea's fault not Binotto's. He took responsibility but that doesn't change the cause

**tpe** · 11th December 2022, 16:07

I remember when in 2020 we were hoping that Binotto would stay at the factory so Marie's would run the team...

**wisepie** · 11th December 2022, 16:40

Originally Posted by racingbradley

It seems to me that mistakes could be more Makies and Rudea's fault not Binotto's. He took responsibility but that doesn't change the cause

We may never know for sure, Mattia Binotto was obviously very reserved and didn't openly criticise anyone in the team, which some people regard as a failure to perform his duty!

**racingbradley** · 11th December 2022, 18:11

Originally Posted by FerrariF60

Again it’d be sad to seem him go and end up at Merc, like all the good talent Ferrari let go in the past

+1

**Tony** · 13th December 2022, 01:06

Rumor has it that Vasseur was hired back in June...

**Rishu** · 13th December 2022, 01:24

Originally Posted by Tony

Rumor has it that Vasseur was hired back in June...

That means had given up Binotto around May? that early?

Toothlessrage* · 13th December 2022, 07:30

F1 | Alfa Romeo: official, Vasseur leaves in January for Ferrari

The Hinwil team greeted the CEO and team principal of Sauber Motorsport with a statement. A cycle that lasted six years in which the Swiss team grew to sixth place in the Constructors' championship in 2022 comes to an end. The first step has been taken: now we have to wait for the announcement from Ferrari which will appoint him team principal from the new year.

Link: https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1...rari/10410777/