Hamilton aligns with world champion in drivers being 'powerless' verdict

Speaking to Viaplay after the Japanese Grand Prix, defending world champion Norris was clear in his verdict. "There’s no point of saying it, honestly. It doesn't matter what we say. Because as long as the fans enjoy it, that's all that matters," he said.

When asked about the possibility of giving feedback on the current form of racing in the competition after the Japanese Grand Prix, Hamilton echoed his compatriot's words.

The Ferrari driver commented: "The drivers don't have a say, they don't have any power. No power on the... we're not the committee, we have no voting rights. So..."

On Sunday, Hamilton finished in sixth place at the Suzuka Circuit. The seven-time world champion said that he had issues with battery deployment that considerably hurt his chances of securing a better result.

Ahead of the April break on social media, Hamilton shared a message to his fans on social media: "Not the race I wanted, but we move. Taking everything we learned from the first three races back to the factory. A lot to build on, we'll keep fighting."