Wasser: I would like to have V12 engines on the cars.

      Frederic Wasser, answering questions from journalists in Jeddah, spoke about the recent discussion on the topic of engines, expressed concerns about the phenomena occurring in the global economy, and preferred to refrain from forecasts for 2026.

      Question: There are nine months and one week left before the start of the winter tests in Barcelona in January 2026. Based on the information you have now, what can fans expect from Formula 1 next year? Will the fight on the tracks become more intense and exciting?Frederick Wasser: I'm not a fortune teller, so I can't say if the fight on the tracks will escalate next year, because we don't even know for sure about tonight or tomorrow.

      But we must remember that we are facing probably the most ambitious reforms in Formula 1 in the last 25 years, and at this stage of preparation for the transition to the new regulations, we can say for sure that both engines and chassis will change a lot, but significant changes will also affect the sports regulations.

      Therefore, our team must take all these aspects into account, and we have already decided on the choice of directions. I am sure that different teams will choose different directions, but we do not yet know what this will lead to in 2026.

      I will not say that the rivalry will become sharper than this year. But I think that gradually the teams will get closer in terms of competitiveness, because if earlier the difference in results was just huge, now the first result is only six or seven tenths of a second away from the 16th.

      Of course, we can expect that the gaps will increase next year, but this also corresponds to the nature of our sport: everyone will try to modernize their equipment, tighten up, and regain the gap. In general, we have nothing to complain about. Let's focus on this season for now, and we'll see what awaits us next year when the time comes.

      Q: Lewis Hamilton has driven four races for your team: are you satisfied with his results? Could he have achieved more? We understand that it's difficult for him to adapt to the Ferrari car, but he's doing his best, says he has to change his driving style. Can the team be more active in helping him achieve a comfortable driving experience?Frederic Wasser: Whether it's Lewis, Charles Leclair or Carlos Sainz, who was our driver last year, we always try to help our drivers find the right balance in terms of driving.

      Both cars are upgraded in the same way. I think everyone was more excited about Saturday night in China after Lewis won the sprint, but after that we all quieted down. Yes, we have a new car, not an upgraded version of last year's, and we probably face difficulties trying to find the right balance and the right settings. But this is a typical life situation for all teams.

      That's why we have to stay focused and prepare for the next races. Both Ferrari drivers are pushing the team in the same direction, there is a good atmosphere in it, and all this will help us win back.

      Question: Last Friday, there was a meeting where the issue of a possible return to V8 or V10 engines was discussed: how positive was the nature of the discussion? And what position does Ferrari take?Frederick Wasser: The discussion was positive. As a motorsport fan, I would like to have V12 engines on the cars, which have impressive sound and all that. But we have technical regulations that will come into force in 2026. And when it came to next year, we told everyone to calm down.

      Now we're talking about 2031, and we need to take this seriously. We started this discussion – it's probably the first time we've started discussing the prospects of switching to next-generation technology so early, but that's a good thing. After all, we need to know what others think about it, because different people have different approaches.

      I can honestly say that the discussion was very constructive, everyone expressed their opinions, and I think it's the right thing to do.

      Question: The global economy is going through interesting times due to the fact that the United States is changing its policy in the field of customs tariffs, and there are already rather gloomy forecasts about the consequences of such uncertainty. How can this affect Formula 1 teams?Frederick Wasser: Our team has American sponsors, there are quite a few American suppliers, and we also sometimes purchase some types of raw materials in China. Of course, due to the ongoing processes, the prospects look somewhat uncertain, but we are conducting open discussions with our partners and trying to anticipate any developments. But I agree, there may be difficulties.