Hamilton says speculation over Ferrari chief Vasseur is distracting

The British driver, who was quizzed during the press conference at the United States Grand Prix about the possibility of the former Red Bull Racing team principal joining the Ferrari outfit, was quick to shut down such talks, stressing that he wasn’t going to entertain such speculation.

Talks of the possibility of Horner replacing Fred Vasseur at Ferrari have gained traction in recent days. Reports have hinted that the former Red Bull Racing chief is being considered by the Maranello outfit amid the challenging spell currently being experienced by the Ferrari team as the team remain winless in 2025.

Hamilton also weighed in on the ongoing speculation surrounding the future of team principal Vasseur at Ferrari. Vasseur lashed out at media reports earlier in the season and at the Canadian Grand Prix said it was unsettling the team. And Hamilton explained that such discussions in the media are distracting for the Maranello-based outfit.

He said: “I don’t know where the rumours have come from, so I can’t really shed much light on that. But it’s a little bit distracting for us as a team.”

Despite all the speculation, Vasseur has recently penned a new deal with Ferrari that will keep him with the team as the sport undergoes the biggest rule change in its history. However, despite the new deal, his position has been called into question, with Horner free to negotiate following his Red Bull exit.

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