Ferrari’s former chief also spoke on the man Antonelli replaced, Lewis Hamilton, and said to Sky Sports Italia: "Hamilton is a great driver and part of Formula 1 history, he knows this is his last chance. He came to Ferrari to win and to end his career there."

Ferrari say they will adapt their 2025 F1 car to better suit Lewis Hamilton. Seven-time world champion Hamilton bounced back from a disappointing ninth in qualifying to claim fifth in Bahrain last weekend and secure his best grand prix finish since making his blockbuster switch to Ferrari.