Lewis Hamilton has responded to the news Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur will continue in his role for the foreseeable future. Ferrari has confirmed Fred Vasseur’s three-year tenure with the team will continue, as he’s signed a multi-year extension to continue leading the Scuderia.

Lewis Hamilton said he has “absolute confidence” in Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur after it was announced the Frenchman had signed a new multi-year deal. Vasseur’s position has been under scrutiny this season,

Ferrari Team Principal, Fred Vasseur, has signed a new long-term contract to remain in charge of the team despite an ongoing winless run in Formula 1 this season. Indeed the last Grand Prix won by the Scuderia came at Mexico City last year when Carlos Sainz finished top of the podium before he was replaced with Lewis Hamilton for the current campaign.