Ferrari confirm Vasseur replacement for Monaco after health-related absence

Earlier in the day, Ferrari confirmed Vasseur would not be present at the circuit on Saturday after undergoing medical checks. The Frenchman is currently being kept under observation at a local medical facility, with the team opting not to provide any further details regarding his condition while expressing its hope for a swift recovery and return to the paddock.

In his absence, former Mercedes figure d'Ambrosio, who joined Ferrari at the end of 2024, will take charge on the pit wall. The Belgian will assume Vasseur's responsibilities until the team principal is able to return and resume his duties following his recovery.

Vasseur's absence comes on one of Ferrari's most important days of the season, with qualifying in Monaco carrying enormous significance given the difficulty of overtaking around the Principality. The Scuderia heads into the session with high expectations after showing impressive pace throughout practice, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton regularly featuring among the frontrunners.

Ferrari has looked particularly comfortable on a circuit that places a greater emphasis on chassis performance and aerodynamic efficiency than outright engine power, allowing the SF-26 to showcase many of its strengths. As a result, the Maranello outfit enters qualifying widely regarded as one of the leading contenders for pole position, even with several rivals still firmly in the hunt.

Before qualifying gets underway, there is still one final practice session to come, giving teams a last opportunity to fine-tune their setups and drivers the chance to edge even closer to the limits of the Monaco street circuit. Follow the session live with GPblog here.