Guenther Steiner Denies Plans To Replace Frédéric Vasseur at Ferrari: Here’s What We Know
Rumors have circulated in the Formula 1 paddock about Guenther Steiner possibly replacing Frédéric Vasseur at Ferrari. Steiner, who has often criticized Haas, has now addressed these claims. He confirmed there are no negotiations or plans for him to take over at Ferrari.
The speculation arose after Ferrari’s inconsistent results in the 2025 season. The team is eager to return to championship form. However, Steiner insists the rumors are unfounded. He believes that changing the team boss won’t fix the core problems at Ferrari.
What Did Steiner Actually Say?
Speaking to the media this week, Steiner was direct in dismissing the speculation. He stated that even if he were in Vasseur’s position, the results might not be any different. “If I had the same cards that Fred has, I couldn’t do better,” Steiner said. “Ferrari’s success isn’t about changing people — it’s about changing systems.”
He went on to add that Ferrari has not approached him for any position and that he has no interest in interfering with Vasseur’s ongoing work. “Fred is doing what he can, and he’s a good guy,” Steiner added. “Ferrari needs time, not another shake-up.” Steiner’s comments make it clear he believes stability is key — a rare perspective in an environment where team bosses are often the first to be blamed when results dip.
Why Did the Rumors Start?
The debate started when a couple of Italian and UK-based media outlets alluded that the top management in Ferrari was considering leadership options due to the imbalanced composition of the team and the strained atmosphere inside the team.
Steiner, with Italian roots and strong paddock connections, quickly became a candidate at Haas. Fans easily accepted the rumor. His visibility from the Netflix series *Drive to Survive* boosted his fame, along with his image as a tough, results-focused manager.
The story was further enhanced by the fact that Ferrari was not doing well in recent races. The team has been accused of poor strategy calls, slow pace in the race, development hitch, and some wonder whether Vasseur would be able to reverse that situation. Nevertheless, Ferrari has publicly stated that it continues to support Vasseur, who is said to have signed an extension of his contract up to 2026 earlier this year.
What Is Steiner Doing Now?
Steiner has not been out of the motorsport media since leaving Haas, making regular appearances as a pundit and commentator. He has also been associated with several TV and advisory works, but has not made any announcement of a possible return to management in the team.
Steiner replied to questions about future opportunities by saying that he would only be interested in returning to the project as a completely new challenge. “Things would have to be totally different in case I were to go somewhere,” he said. “It is not as simple as replacing the name of the team boss, as it does not resolve what is below.”
His remarks help drive the point that leadership is not a cure-all to the structural problems that Ferrari has long faced, something that is reiterated by numerous insiders.
What’s Next For Ferrari?
Vasseur is not under threat right now. Under his management, Ferrari is focused on long-term stability and growth. They aim to perfect the car concept before major regulation changes in 2026. Reports say that Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna and management back Vasseur’s step-by-step plan to restructure Scuderia. Everyone at Maranello agrees: stable leadership is better than another round of reorganization.
Final Word
Steiner has strongly refuted the rumors that he was part of Ferrari, claiming the rumors to be fiction rather than fact. In the meantime, Ferrari remains under the leadership of Fred Vasseur as it enters a crucial year of development. To spectators, the rumor game can be as entertaining as possible, although at the moment, both Steiner and Ferrari are remaining on the straight and narrow as Formula 1 continues to be played off the track.
