this French Fred VasseurUntil now, Alfa Romeo’s team principal will be replaced by the new general manager and director of the Ferrari Formula 1 team. Mattia Binotto ‘Scuderia’ was confirmed this Tuesday.
Vasseur, who will take up his new position on January 9, He has more than 25 years of experience in the motor world, from small formulas to Formula 1. where he has worked for the past ten years. During his time in the GP2 Series, he helped Nico Rosberg (2005) and Lewis Hamilton (2006) become champions.
since 2017The Frenchman was the managing director and team principal of Sauber Motorsport, now the Alfa Romeo F1 Team, and before that he was team manager for Renault F1 Team in 2016.
“I am truly happy and proud to have assumed his leadership. ferrari as team leaderanyone. Always with a passion for motorsport, Ferrari has always represented the pinnacle of racing. “I look forward to working with the talented and passionate Maranello team to honor the history and heritage of Scuderia and bring joy to our ‘tifocia’ around the world,” said Vasseur.
Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, also admitted for himself: They are “pleased” with the arrival of the French leader. “Throughout his career, he has successfully combined his technical strengths as a trained engineer with a consistent ability to bring out the best in his drivers and teams. That focus and leadership is what we need to push Ferrari forward with renewed energy.” .
on November 29 Italy’s Mattia Binotto has resigned as Ferrari team principal as a “smart step”, despite a “difficult moment” after 28 years with the Prancing Horse.