From the moment Lewis Hamilton lowered himself into a Ferrari cockpit for the first time, it was inevitable that every one of Red 44's radio transmissions, strategy decisions and race results would be scrutinized to the nth degree.

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.

"Have a tea break!" Hamilton's radio jab doesn't expose a rift in the team, but there is a growing sense of urgency