Oct.8 (GMM) Ferrari’s internal tensions appear to be worsening, with reports of a heated argument between team boss Frederic Vasseur and a senior engineer following qualifying in Singapore.
According to Corriere dello Sport, sources inside Maranello claim the exchange involved Matteo Togninalli, Ferrari’s respected head of track engineering. The confrontation is said to have reflected growing frustration within the team over the lack of progress with the SF-25.
Several engineers are reportedly unhappy with Charles Leclerc’s public criticism of the car, after the Monegasque said, “Mercedes has made great strides forward, just like Red Bull had a few races ago, but we haven’t.
“In these conditions, it’s difficult to be optimistic and think the situation can change in the final races.”
The mounting discord comes amid speculation about Leclerc’s future – and suggestions McLaren’s Oscar Piastri could eventually replace him if he departs after 2026.
Meanwhile, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Ferrari may have recently renewed Vasseur’s contract “only because there were no alternatives on the market,” but notes that “not everyone at Maranello agrees with the team’s internal management, and there are disagreements between the various departments of Gestione Sportiva.”
“If the start of next season were to remotely resemble this, Vasseur’s position would likely soon be called into question again,” the Italian daily warned. “And then, even the best excuses wouldn’t be valid.”
Adding to the sense of crisis, Sky Italia reporter Mara Sangiorgio revealed that Ferrari chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna are expected in Maranello this week for urgent talks.
“A serious and pragmatic face-to-face meeting is needed to understand how to emerge from one of the Scuderia’s darkest moments,” Sangiorgio said.
Join Grand Prix Tours in Austin, Texas for the high-energy 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Experience nonstop action on one of Formula 1’s most exciting tracks, featuring dramatic elevation changes, thrilling overtakes, and a packed race weekend. Off the track, enjoy a festival atmosphere with live music, world-famous BBQ, and buzzing nightlife. Your Grand Prix Tours package includes a fully curated race weekend, highlighted by exclusive access to our private F1 Celebrity Talk Show, where guests gain insider insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives. With demand soaring and this event quickly becoming a modern American racing tradition, now is the time to secure your spot for an unforgettable Austin Grand Prix experience.
SHOW PACKAGES
There are motorsport events, and then there is the Indianapolis 500, the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Next year marks Grand Prix Tours' 42nd Indianapolis 500 tour and our decades of experience and local connections provide exclusive access that few fans ever enjoy, including police escorts on race day, a Dallara IndyCar Factory tour, Gasoline Alley and Legends Day, the Driver Introduction Ceremony, and a private dinner with former Indy driver Derek Daly. Combined with excellent hotel accommodations, seamless event planning, and Grand Prix Tours' signature service, this is far more than a race weekend; it's a once-in-a-lifetime motorsport experience. With tour spaces limited each year, we encourage you to reserve your place early for the 111th Indianapolis 500.
SHOW PACKAGES
Experience Formula 1 at its most iconic with an unforgettable trip to the 2027 Grand Prix de Monaco. Feel the excitement as the world’s best drivers race through the legendary streets of Monte Carlo, surrounded by superyachts, Mediterranean views, and the unmistakable glamour of Monaco. From incredible race viewing to carefully selected accommodations, Grand Prix Tours brings you closer to the action at one of the most prestigious and spectacular events in all of motorsport.
SHOW PACKAGES
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the ultimate test of speed, strategy, and endurance. Watch the world's top manufacturers battle for 24 nonstop hours in one of motorsport's most prestigious events. With Grand Prix Tours handling your accommodations, transfers, and ticket options, all that's left is to experience this unforgettable bucket-list race.
SHOW PACKAGES
Feel the roar of Formula 1 at its spiritual home. Silverstone is one of the fastest and most demanding circuits in the world, where brave overtakes, lightning-fast direction changes, and flat-out commitment separate the best from the rest. Combined with the electric atmosphere created by hundreds of thousands of passionate fans, the British Grand Prix delivers a race weekend unlike any other.
SHOW PACKAGES