Binotto: Vettel is Ferrari's priority - not Leclerc

Ferrari boss Mattio Binotto has insisted Sebastian Vettel is Scuderia's priority and not new driver Charles Leclerc.

Leclerc will be driving alongside last season's runner-up in 2019, and many have predicted the former Sauber driver to give Vettel a big challenge this season.

“True, they are completely different roles,” Binotto said. “But I’m fortunate to count on a strong team. Everybody knows exactly what he has to do.”

Binotto said if things go a specific way, then his Italian team would have to prioritise the German driver.

“If certain situations occur in the first part of the season, our priority is Sebastian,” he said.