P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton’s woeful weekend in Qatar continued as the Ferrari driver suffered a Q1 exit.
Lewis Hamilton suffered back-to-back Q1 eliminations, joining an unwanted club of Ferrari drivers. This weekend has been Hamilton’s worst since joining as a Ferrari driver. For the second day in a row, Hamilton was eliminated in the first part of qualifying, starting 18th on the grid. This is a stark contrast to his illustrious career, marking the first time he qualified last on outright pace. Hamilton will start 17th after a penalty for a rival, with only two other Ferrari drivers facing similar Q1 eliminations back in 2009. Charles Leclerc fared slightly better but also ended up with a disappointing 10th place in the final segment.
