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,

On course for a seventh season at Ferrari without a World title, or even being involved in the title fight, Christian Danner says Charles Leclerc has no alternative but to continue with the Italian stable. Leclerc joined the Formula 1 grid in 2018, racing for the Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo team, before joining the Scuderia a year later.

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.