Why it matters
Charles Leclerc believes that stability within Ferrari, specifically the continued leadership of team principal Fred Vasseur, is a "very important" factor for the team's future success in their title hunt.
The big picture
Vasseur recently signed a new multi-year agreement to remain in his day-to-day leadership role at Ferrari. He has been in the position since the start of the 2023 campaign, aiming to lead Ferrari to its first constructors' championship since 2008.
Leclerc's take
As Ferrari continues its quest to end its long title drought, Leclerc asserted that a change in leadership would not have been the right direction.
- "I'm not the one making the decisions, but I think stability is always very important," Leclerc told media, including RacingNews365.
- "Fred is the person we look up to and the person leading the team."
What's next
Ferrari is seeking to enter the sport's new era under fresh technical regulations next year in title contention. Leclerc, now in his seventh season with Ferrari, hailed Vasseur as the right figure to lead the team forward as it hopes to add to its title tally.
- "To have him for many more years is definitely a good thing, also because in Formula 1 it takes time to build something, especially a successful team."
- "I'm very happy about that. Knowing that I'll be able to have Fred alongside me for more years makes me optimistic for the future."