The Spaniard also downplayed his gestures during the United States Grand Prix, where his on-board camera showed show he raised his hand while swerving towards the McLaren pit wall after being unable to overtake Hamilton for the lead.

"I raise my hand every time I catch a car that I lap and every time that I am fighting with someone and if you want to enjoy a race you must watch my on-board camera because I am always quite emotional," he said.