Charles Leclerc has revealed that the hype generated by Lewis Hamilton ’s arrival at Ferrari ‘made everything worse’ for the team at the start of the campaign. The seven-time world champion arrived to immense fanfare, sparking a frenzy among media and fans at Maranello.

Ferrari announced a multi-year contract extension with Formula One team boss Fred Vasseur on Thursday, ending immediate speculation about the Frenchman's future at the helm of the sport's oldest, most successful and glamorous constructor.