Carlos Sainz, the driver ditched by Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton, believes his old team could now be even better placed to return to the summit of Formula One with the former world champion on board.

Carlos Sainz began: "Only a race ban, I expected even more. No, I'm joking," the Williams driver laughed, when penalties for swearing were brought up. Swearing can now have huge consequences if drivers do it at official FIA events or even in their car over the course of a Grand Prix.