Former Alfa Romeo team boss Frederic Vasseur insists he didn’t consult with Audi officials before taking up the offer to become Ferrari’s new chief. Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, whose manager Nicholas Todt was historically very close to Vasseur, thinks the Frenchman will be under “enormous pressure” at Maranello this year. “He has won a lot in motorsport and has a lot of experience in leading a team, but leading Ferrari is something completely different,” Massa added. “Time also doesn’t cooperate because it’s been years since Ferrari won a title. “When they (Ferrari) contacted me, I didn’t tell anyone,” Vasseur revealed.

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