Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has offered Lewis Hamilton some motivation by comparing him to the driver he replaced in the team, Carlos Sainz.

Lewis Hamilton was not entirely happy with his Ferrari car on Friday as he could only finish fifth in FP1. The 40-year-old was notably less jubilant than he has been with the SF-75 in the Melbourne sunshine after appearing to suffer from understeer in the car.

Hamilton is widely considered F1’s G.O.A.T. No driver boasts more victories or pole positions in the sport’s 75-year history, his record tally of seven world championships is one he shares with Michael Schumacher and he transcends the sport. But it is not hyperbole to suggest Hamilton’s legacy is on the line.