Ferrari chiefs have been told they should’ve offered one Formula One star a ‘blank cheque’ to join instead of Lewis Hamilton. The British driver was welcomed as a Ferrari driver for the first time earlier this month, with anticipation building ahead of the new Formula One season.

Although Ferrari have brought seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton into the fold, Tom Coronel still believes they should’ve offered Max Verstappen a “blank cheque” to join. Almost 12 months after his move to Ferrari was announced,

Max Verstappen has already given his views on Lewis Hamilton's high-profile move from Mercedes to Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season. In 2024, Red Bull Racing superstar Verstappen further etched himself into Formula 1's history books as he clinched his fourth successive world title.