diff --git a/ansible/functional-tests.yml b/ansible/functional-tests.yml
index 2bcf45bfa3..35d318d125 100644
--- a/ansible/functional-tests.yml
+++ b/ansible/functional-tests.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 - hosts: local
-  become: yes
   gather_facts: false
   vars_files:
     - ['{{inventory_dir}}/secrets.yml']