Lewis Hamilton's tough start to life at Ferrari could be explained by a little-known clause in his contract with the Italian F1 team.

Lewis Hamilton finds himself up against a “younger generation” of drivers better equipped to excel in the current Formula 1 cars. This is the verdict cast by former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde, who thus warns Hamilton that this is currently “a problem he can’t get out of” after a mixed start to life as a Ferrari driver.

Giedo van der Garde believes that Lewis Hamilton has been given a 'slap' by Charles Leclerc since joining Ferrari, with the Dutchman also pointing to a lack of confidence as a reason for his poor form