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:

Lewis Hamilton hasn't had an easy transition to Ferrari — but Mercedes boss Toto Wolff points out one trait that makes him great.