This means that Hamilton will likely have to wait at least one more weekend to celebrate his first Grand Prix podium with his new squad. The 40-year-old has climbed onto the rostrum over 200 times during his glittering F1 career, but is craving that experience with Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton says “99 per cent of his critics have little idea what is going on at Ferrari”, adding that his career at Maranello should be judged “after a few years” rather than a few races.