Overview
- Ferrari confirmed that Fred Vasseur was taken ill and hospitalized on Saturday and will remain under observation at a local medical facility.
- The team said it will not disclose further medical details and issued a brief statement wishing him a speedy recovery.
- Deputy team principal Jérôme D’Ambrosio told broadcasters after qualifying that Vasseur is "okay" and will undergo additional checks.
- Ferrari showed strong practice pace but failed to secure pole in qualifying, with Lewis Hamilton lining up third and Charles Leclerc fourth after a late lap error.
- Vasseur, 58, has led Ferrari since 2023 and previously ran Sauber/Alfa Romeo and Renault, which raises concerns about operational strain at Monaco where pit-wall leadership is crucial; some outlets referenced past back problems but any link to this hospital visit is unconfirmed.