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.

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,