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.

However, it has been a disappointing start in red for Hamilton, who has failed to register a podium in the first 14 races of the season. His best result in a grand prix has been fourth place, though he did win the sprint race in China back in March.

With dreams of an eighth world title this year now long gone, Ferrari team principal Vasseur has spoken about why the partnership has yet to fire.

“Lewis and I, we collectively, probably underestimated the change of environment, and the fact that he spent, for me,

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