You’ve read enough of the headlines about how Lewis Hamilton’s days in Formula 1 are numbered, how his first five races with Ferrari prove he is finished. How about we apply a little bit of grace to the legend’s name?

After all, the 40-year-old does have seven championships (eight in the eyes of some) to his name and despite boasting an impressive career which has so far spanned across 19 F1 seasons, this is only his second time changing teams.

Hamilton and Cullen conjure Ferrari comeback plan

Hamilton’s Ferrari team radio communication has been cringe to witness for the most part as he and race engineer Riccardo Adami find their feet as a pairing.

Ferrari’s new driver may have been prevented from continuing his iconic partnership with Peter ‘Bono’ Bonnington at his newest team, but with Cullen by his side, the best is surely to come from Hamilton.

At least he has reunited with his performance coach for the huge career change rather than keeping her way beyond arm’s length, across the pond, as was the case in his final seasons with Mercedes.