Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton raced with the logos of new sponsor Perplexity on his helmet for the first time at last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. It comes after the seven-time World Champion struck a personal deal with the AI company.

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at those criticising the start to his Ferrari career, after a rough few races. The seven-time world champion has failed to finish a grand prix on the podium in the famous red of the Scuderia in his first seven races although he did secure his best result to date at Imola last time out in fourth.

Despite Vasseur’s plea, he was again asked about Hamilton just a matter of moments later and forced to reiterate his stance. “You have to stop,” he insisted. "Every single driver is working on himself, working with the team, trying to develop something, trying to do a better job.