--- title: "Former Alfa Principal Vasseur Joins Ferrari Amid Massive F1 Boss Shakeup" date: "2022-12-13" modified: "2022-12-13" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/former-alfa-principal-vasseur-joins-ferrari-amid-massive-f1-boss-shakeup" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Former Alfa Principal Vasseur Joins Ferrari Amid Massive F1 Boss Shakeup ![]() *\Getty\* In a move that a star-nosed mole could've seen coming from a mile away, Ferrari's confirmed Fred Vasseur as its [new Formula 1 Team Principal ]()and General Manager. (FYI: star-nosed moles, despite having eyes, are [completely blind]().) The former Alfa Romeo boss—yes, the same one who greatly [opposes Andretti's possible venture into F1]()—will lead the Scuderia after several productive but [disappointing years under Mattia Binotto](). Ferrari shopped for a new leader up and down the paddock, [reportedly]() even talking to Red Bull's Christian Horner. In the end, it was the Frenchman who led Alfa Romeo to a sixth place in the Constructors' Championship that agreed to join the mythical squad. “I am truly delighted and honored to take over the leadership of Scuderia Ferrari as Team Principal," Vasseur said in a press release. "As someone who has always held a lifelong passion for motorsport, Ferrari has always represented the very pinnacle of the racing world to me. I look forward to working with the talented and truly passionate team in Maranello to honor the history and heritage of the Scuderia and deliver for our Tifosi around the world.” ![]() **Getty** That's not all, however, because over the course of the last 24 hours there's been a massive shakeup among F1 team principals. Monday, [Williams announced Jost Capito was leaving]() his role as team principal, followed by a domino effect Tuesday involving Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and even McLaren. To cover Vasseur's departure, Alfa Romeo announced Andreas Seidle would become the Sauber Group’s CEO—yup, the same Andreas Seidle from McLaren. As a result, [McLaren CEO Zak Brown]() confirmed Tuesday morning that Andreas Stella (McLaren traded an Andrea for an Andreas) was being promoted from Executive Director of Racing to Team Principal effective immediately. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()