The Spaniard struggled to come to terms with the Ferrari F1-75 in the first part of the year and had to adjust his driving style to suit it.
However, while his personal form has improved relative to team-mate Charles Leclerc, the car has latterly not been as consistently competitive as it was earlier in the year, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinching the record for the most wins in a season with his 14th victory of 2022 in Mexico last weekend.
