Hamilton accused of 'undermining' Vasseur's Ferrari leadership

Ferrari have publicly backed Vasseur amid recent speculation over his future, with former Red Bull boss Christian Horner interested in a role within the Scuderia. However, Sky Sports commentator Croft believes there remains a wider question over how power is distributed within the Scuderia.

During the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton was asked whether Vasseur remains the right person to lead Ferrari and gave a simple response: “Yes.” The seven-time world champion has also spoken warmly about his relationship with Elkann, but Croft suggested that could inadvertently affect perceptions of Vasseur’s authority inside the team.

Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show, Croft said: “Who’s in charge at Ferrari? That’s the question that needs to be asked and answered before any decisions for the future are made.

Ferrari reacted to the rumours regarding Formula 1 team principal Vasseur's future with the Italian outfit earlier this week.

The latest statement from the Ferrari headquarters reads: "In recent days, there has been increasing speculation surrounding Scuderia Ferrari and its leadership. Ferrari's position is clear and has not changed.