F1 today | Ferrari stand by their man but news about Vasseur's future does not die down while Alonso signs Aston Martin deal
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Fred Vasseur's precarious situation at Ferrari continues to dominate the F1 news agenda - despite Ferrari's attempt to pour cold water on reports linking the Frenchman with the axe. Meanwhile, one person not going anywhere is Fernando Alonso, who commits to Aston Martin. Here are the main Formula 1 news stories of the day.
Ferrari shares new statement amid rumours over Vasseur's future
Vasseur took over as Ferrari team principal in early 2023 and signed a contract extension announced during the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, a move that previously quieted exit rumours.
Speculation resurfaced after Christian Horner called the Ferrari role a “dream job,” though reports indicated no contact between the team and the former Red Bull boss.
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On track, Ferrari’s form has dipped since the summer break, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton missing the podium and finishing fourth and sixth, respectively, in Baku.
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Alonso makes decision about his future in Formula 1
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The extension cements Aston Martin’s continuity, with Alonso and Lance Stroll set to remain teammates through 2027, marking a fifth straight season together beyond the 2026 campaign.
Team owner Lawrence Stroll hailed the pairing’s experience and commitment as central to the project, emphasizing a short-term push for performance alongside long-term ambitions to win.
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Alonso had weighed a potential move to the World Endurance Championship, where Aston Martin also competes, before opting to stay in F1.
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What happens to Hamilton and Leclerc if Ferrari pulls the plug on Vasseur?
Ferrari’s leadership has staged an impromptu show of support for team principal Fred Vasseur, even as speculation persists over his long-term future.
Vasseur was central to securing Charles Leclerc’s multi-year extension and luring Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes, leveraging long-standing relationships with both drivers.
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Any move to replace him could unsettle that foundation, with Leclerc likely to endure a change but Hamilton less inclined to weather another rebuild at this stage of his career.
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Verstappen designs his ideal F1 weekend: 'Get rid of at least that'
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Verstappen favors a streamlined weekend with FP1 and qualifying on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday, arguing that three practice sessions can be excessive if teams already understand their cars.
While he accepts F1’s push to keep all three days “exciting” for commercial reasons, he remains unconvinced by Sprints from a driver’s perspective.
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He also questioned the value of a Monaco Sprint, noting overtaking is so limited that it’s likely to mirror the main race.
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