Aside from a strong performance in the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, Lewis Hamilton's first five races have not gone according to plan.
After taking seventh in Saudi Arabia, he made the astonishing prediction that the "pain" he is feeling could last for the rest of the season as he struggles to adapt to the SF-25.
One major problem has been engine braking for Hamilton, something he rarely used at Mercedes, but is a key part of the Ferrari power unit.
He is, on average, 0.291s down on team-mate Charles Leclerc in qualifying, with the Monegasque enjoying an average grid spot of 4.8 to Hamilton's 7.4.
In races, Leclerc leads the head-to-head 4-0 from the five races, and also finished ahead in China, before the pair were disqualified. From these four races, Leclerc's finishing position is 4.7 to Hamilton's 7.25.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is emphatically behind Hamilton, but we want to know when you think the 105-time grand prix winner will be back on form.
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