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 should consider a move for Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto when Lewis Hamilton eventually leaves the team. That is the claim of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who has urged Ferrari to “wake up” and take note of the Brazilian’s talent.