You might not expect to hear sounds of optimism from a driver of Lewis Hamilton’s pedigree after an eight-place finish, as the Ferrari driver settled for in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. But optimism was exactly the word Hamilton used to describe his state of mind after the race.

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.