Fred Vasseur Returns To Ferrari Garage After Monaco Grand Prix Hospitalisation

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has been discharged from a local medical facility and is back at the Monaco circuit ahead of Sunday’s Grand Prix.
The 58-year-old Frenchman was absent throughout Saturday’s proceedings after being taken to hospital for observation following medical checks.
Ferrari confirmed his absence on Saturday morning with an official statement released to the media and public.
“Fred Vasseur will not be present at the circuit today,” the team said, outlining the situation in measured and careful terms.
“Following some medical checks, Fred will remain under observation at a local medical facility,” the statement continued, offering little detail on the nature of the checks.
Ferrari added: “No further medical information will be provided. We wish Fred a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back at the track soon.”
F1 presenter Lawrence Barretto confirmed the welcome update on Sunday morning, reporting via social media that Vasseur had returned to the paddock.
Barretto wrote: “Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is back at track in Monaco ahead of today’s Grand Prix, having missed Saturday’s action as he was in a local medical facility under observation after health checks.”
Vasseur returns to find his team in a strong but not ideal starting position for the 78-lap race scheduled to get underway at 3pm local time on Sunday afternoon.
Lewis Hamilton lines up in third place on the grid while Charles Leclerc starts fourth, meaning both Ferrari drivers fell short of pole position on their home streets.
The pair had been among the favourites to claim pole after encouraging Free Practice performances on Friday and Saturday morning.
However, Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli delivered a brilliant qualifying lap to claim pole position, with four-time world champion Max Verstappen slotting in ahead of the Ferrari drivers in second.
Ferrari will be hoping Vasseur’s presence on the pit wall provides a boost as the team looks to convert strong race pace into a victory at one of the sport’s most celebrated events.
The Monaco Grand Prix remains one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar, where strategy and timing can matter as much as raw speed through the tight and winding streets of the principality.
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