Ferrari's Vasseur Misses Monaco GP Qualifying

Fred Vasseur, Ferrari's team principal, will not attend Saturday's Monaco Grand Prix qualifying due to illness. Under observation at a local medical facility, Vasseur's absence is hoped to be brief. Ferrari aims for a Grand Prix win, with practice showing promising results for their drivers.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur will be absent from Saturday's qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix due to illness, according to a team statement. Vasseur is currently undergoing medical observation, with no further health details disclosed by the Italian team.

The Ferrari team wishes Vasseur a speedy recovery and anticipates his return to the track soon. The team is optimistic about securing their first Grand Prix victory since October 2024, leveraging the challenging Monaco street circuit to diminish the performance gap with the leading Mercedes team.

In Friday's practice sessions, drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc secured the top two finishes. Vasseur, 58, joined Ferrari in 2023 following his tenure at Sauber and Alfa Romeo.