Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari has fueled weeks of speculation that the seven-time champion could steer the Scuderia’s development in his direction. After Hungary, the Monegasque moved to cool the narrative,

Fred Vasseur has acknowledged that he and Lewis Hamilton “underestimated” the challenge of being successful in the Briton’s first year at Ferrari. Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton moved to the Scuderia in the off-season after 12 years and six titles with Mercedes.

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has conceded that Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix disqualification triggered its early-season troubles, admitting: