Formula 1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi has urged Ferrari to remain loyal to Fred Vasseur, insisting Christian Horner would not be the right fit for the team. Horner described the Ferrari job as a 'dream' role during a bombshell interview last month, a year after his departure from Red Bull. The 52-year-old spent 20 years as CEO of the team before being sacked last year, bringing an end to a historic spell that included six Constructors' Championships and eight Drivers' Championships. Vasseur has been under pressure for some time, particularly from the Italian media, which has closely scrutinised Ferrari's struggles throughout the current campaign. Horner's comments have only fuelled further speculation over the Frenchman’s future at the Scuderia.

However, Fittipaldi warned that replacing the Frenchman with Horner would be a mistake. He said: "I know Fred Vasseur well because when I ran the A1 Team Brazil, Fred took care of us; he was my technical leader.

"Would I consider Ferrari? I mean, Ferrari is the biggest brand in Formula 1. It's the dream. And arguably it's the sleeping giant of Formula 1. There comes a point in time where a team's competitiveness outweighs other egotistical stuff.