Vasseur said Hamilton was the “perfect fit” for Ferrari right now, while Leclerc thought the Briton was joining at the ideal point as the team’s mentality is now stronger than ever, in part thanks to Vasseur’s leadership. No longer in a rebuild, the championship is a realistic goal for Ferrari.

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will hope to feel far more comfortable in his new Ferrari car than he did in the final few machines made for him by Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton reveals his love for Italian food, joking about eating three pizzas a week since joining Ferrari.