No red alert

Pit stop: Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton returning to the garage during the first practice session of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

SEPANG: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has called for unity within the Italian garage amid external noise that raised speculation about his role within the team.

The Frenchman has been in the hot seat throughout the days leading up to the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as rumours about his future with the Italian outfit have been a topic within the paddock.