P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a weekend to forget for struggling Lewis Hamilton. Hopefully, the summer break will allow him to reset.
Lewis Hamilton’s self-deprecating comments after a tough qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix have been labeled as “horrible” and “hard listening.” The seven-time F1 champion expressed criticism, calling himself “useless” and suggesting Ferrari should consider finding a new driver. Hamilton missed advancing to Q2 by a mere 0.015s to Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto, while his teammate Charles Leclerc secured pole position. Despite holding the F1 record for most wins at the Hungaroring circuit, Hamilton struggled, finishing where he started in 12th place. This marked only the fourth time in 82 races since the 2022 regulatory era began that Hamilton was classified outside the top 10. Jamie Chadwick, a three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports F1 pundit, described Hamilton’s comments as “horrible” and noted the challenge he faces at Ferrari in his pursuit of an eighth world title. Chadwick emphasized the pressure Hamilton is under to succeed with a team not yet capable of winning championships, highlighting the need for the upcoming summer break to regroup before the Dutch Grand Prix in late August.
