BARRETTO: How new Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is attacking the toughest job in F1

Fred Vasseur was under no illusions about the gargantuan task that lay ahead of him when he took one of the biggest jobs in sport as Ferrari’s Team Principal – but he was pleasantly surprised by what he found at their Italian HQ at Maranello.

The Scuderia looked like the second-best team coming out of pre-season testing, albeit a chunk off pace-setters Red Bull. While not ideal, solidifying their spot as chief rival was still a strong statement after years of yoyoing form.