Although there is still a long season ahead of the Brit, former driver Ralf Schumacher – the brother of Michael Schumacher who is the only other driver in F1 history to win seven titles - believes Hamitlon could retire at the end of the year if things don't improve.

F1 fans have been warned Lewis Hamilton could retire before his Ferrari contract expires if his form doesn’t improve. The seven-time world champion has endured a difficult start to life with the Scuderia, picking up just 31 points in five races.

Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton has been tipped to quit his new Ferrari team as early as this year having been identified as struggling at the famous Italian outfit. Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell has opened up on the day-to-day of working with Adrian Newey, as the legendary designer works on his first car for the team.