The Portuguese manager, widely regarded as one of the most successful and high-profile coaches in football history, chose to return to his homeland this season by taking over at Benfica, a club that has collected just one league title in the past six years despite boasting the richest trophy cabinet in Portuguese football.

Hamilton, meanwhile, is coming off what is widely regarded as the toughest campaign of his career, having already endured a far from memorable final season with Mercedes the year before in terms of results.

His difficult year also marked his debut season with Ferrari, during which he failed to secure a race win or even a podium finish — an outcome he had not experienced ever in F1.

A light-hearted moment unfolded in Melbourne as former England spinner Graeme Swann poked fun at Piastri in the aftermath of a cricket match.

The Australian, coming off a title defeat in Abu Dhabi at the hands of his team-mate, was attending The Ashes in his home city — the iconic Test series that fuels one of sport’s most storied rivalries between England and Australia.

With that setting as the perfect backdrop, Swann couldn’t pass up the chance for a tongue-in-cheek remark, slipping in the playful jab during an appearance on the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast.