A change at the top of Ferrari indicates continuity in the Formula 1 team with Kimi Raikkonen set to benefit and remain part of the Scuderia setup.

Chief executive Sergio Marchionne underwent shoulder surgery last month and has been struck by health complications since, leading to him officially resigning as boss of Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari.

Ferrari's actions emphasise this with Louis Camilleri taking over the day to day running of the Scuderia, possibly handing more immediate power in F1 decision making to the new CEO and Maurizio Arrivabene.

The team principal is a big fan of Raikkonen, in contrast to Marchionne's preference on handing Charles Leclerc a race seat for 2019.

With Arrivabene calling the shots and the upcoming summer break a key time for teams planning their 2019 line-up, it could be that the Finn is entrusted for one more season.

Sebastian Vettel has already gone on record stating his preference for Raikkonen as a teammate, with a clear power balance between the duo benefitting the German, whereas for Leclerc, another year learning his trade at Sauber is widely considered no bad thing.