Charles Leclerc has hailed Fred Vasseur’s “vision” and cold-blooded approach after the Ferrari team principal was handed a new contract following speculation about his future.

That brought an end to rumours that Ferrari could look to change their team boss after this season’s downturn in form, chairman John Elkann stressing that “stability” will be key for results going forward, hence the continuation of what he describes as a “very strong relationship” for the team with Vasseur.

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari boss, Fred Vasseur, has signed a new multi-year deal with the Italian Formula One team. Vasseur’s position has been under scrutiny this season with Ferrari yet to land a single win outside of Hamilton’s sprint victory in China in March.