Recalling the initial contact with Ferrari, Vasseur revealed that the discussions began shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He shared that the prospect of leading Ferrari was a significant career milestone, akin to a tennis player aspiring to compete at Wimbledon. However, due to family considerations, Vasseur needed time to deliberate before accepting the offer.
“It was just after Abu Dhabi last year. The week after we had the first discussion,” Vasseur explained during the Beyond the Grid podcast. He noted that the interaction with Ferrari’s Chairman, John Elkann, had already begun earlier due to Alfa Romeo’s relationship with Ferrari as an engine supplier.
