Lewis Hamilton may be the second most experienced Formula 1 driver in history with 362 grand prix starts, but he insists he remains as motivated as ever – and says his feisty radio comments are just proof of this.

The radio exchanges, shared widely on social media, have left fans wondering whether the honeymoon phase between Hamilton and Ferrari is already over — just six races into the season. With Leclerc consistently ahead in qualifying and race trim, and communication issues mounting, the cracks are beginning to show.

The seven-time Drivers’ Champion was asking to be let by Leclerc, as Hamilton’s medium tires were in a better window than Leclerc’s hards. After what seemed like a delay based on how the radio messages were broadcast, Leclerc let Hamilton by.