Ahead of what was a highly successful race last year, Hamilton arrives to Las Vegas suffering what must be a frustrating dark spell, as the performance he has shown is there, matching teammate Charles Leclerc's pace since the Dutch Grand Prix, but fortune has not been on his side.

Grid penalties, crashes and time penalties, all that could happen, is happening. Yet his undying spirit of competition and his hunger for success remain untarnished. Even after Ferrari chairman John Elkann's comments, where the message was clear - be quiet and drive - the seven-time world champion replied with a defiant message that served as further evidence.

After suffering an excruciating weekend in Brazil where he could only score 2 points and was involved in two collisions which ultimately brought on his car's demise, Hamilton has made good use of his creative abilities and will sport a bespoke helmet for the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend.

Ex-Ferrari man and one of the team's most cherished drivers, Gerhard Berger, says the Maranello-based outfit's main problem is the high expectations that create intense pressure - even fourth in the championship is deemed not enough.

He notes emotions rise when results are not achieved, and emphasises that even though Leclerc's performance is optimal and Hamilton is actively pursuing his 8th world title, things don't seem to be going as expected at the moment. Read the full article here.

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