Hamilton and Ferrari in general received a boost ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, as a new multi-year contract for team principal Fred Vasseur was announced. His association with Hamilton stretches all the way back to Hamilton’s junior career, where he won the Formula 3 and GP2 titles under Vasseur’s watch.

Lewis Hamilton questioned his place at Ferrari after a miserable Hungary qualifying, while teammate Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise pole in wild conditions.

Lewis Hamilton has suggested Ferrari “needs to change driver” after he was eliminated in Q2 qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, while team-mate Charles Leclerc took a shock pole.