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\n He has publicly backed its team principal following a week of speculation.\n<\/p>\n
\n According to GP Blog, Benedetto Vigna arrived in the Sepang paddock ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia and described the team as “united, motivated, and determined.”\n<\/p>\n
\n His comments came during a rain delay, following rumours about the future of team principal Frederic Vasseur.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Vigna said: “I had already planned to come to Sepang.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Amid the speculation, Ferrari\u2019s chief communications officer Maria Conti held a virtual press conference earlier in the week to reaffirm the team\u2019s support for Mr Vasseur.\n<\/p>\n
\n She said the team had “full confidence” in Mr Vasseur and in his team.\n<\/p>\n
\n This reassurance was echoed by Ferrari chairman John Elkann.\n<\/p>\n
\n The speculation intensified after Red Bull team boss Christian Horner described Ferrari as the “dream job” in an interview with The Times.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Vasseur welcomed the public backing.\n<\/p>\n
\n He said: “I think the statement was mandatory to do something, or it would have been the same this weekend.”\n<\/p>\n
\n He also called for unity within the team ahead of the Malaysian race.\n<\/p>\n
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\n Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur (Image: David Davies\/PA Wire)\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Vigna addressed the rumours directly in an interview with Sky Italia.\n<\/p>\n
\n He said: “Reality is first, and it is what counts for us and should count for everyone, but that’s fine.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The important thing is learning to handle these situations.”\n<\/p>\n
\n He also told Motorsport.com Italia that he and Mr Vasseur were together when the rumours surfaced.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Vigna said: “The trust in Fred is there and has always been there.”\n<\/p>\n
\n On race day, Ferrari\u2019s unity was tested with a controversial strategy call.\n<\/p>\n
\n Both cars started on slick tyres, while rivals Red Bull read the conditions better.\n<\/p>\n
\n Lewis Hamilton finished third and Charles Leclerc fourth after battling back through the field.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Leclerc questioned the team\u2019s decision-making during the race.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Vasseur defended the call, describing it as a collective decision.\n<\/p>\n
\n He said: “We make these decisions together.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We simply lacked information.”\n<\/p>\n
\n He maintained that the team\u2019s overall performance was strong.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Vasseur said: “Nevertheless, it went well in the end, the strategy was good, the pace was strong, and the drivers managed the tyres well.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Despite ongoing scrutiny, Ferrari\u2019s leadership has not changed its stance.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Vigna\u2019s visit to Sepang was intended to project stability, though the latest strategy debate has kept questions around the team principal alive.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ferrari has not confirmed any changes to its leadership or approach but has remained firm in its public support for Mr Vasseur.\n<\/p>\n
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