P1racenews AI automatic summary:
An honest assessment from Lewis Hamilton after back-to-back horror shows in qualifying over the Belgian GP weekend.
Lewis Hamilton has sincerely apologized to Ferrari for his “unacceptable” qualifying performance at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he was knocked out in the first session of sprint qualifying and ultimately ended up 16th on the timesheet for the grand prix due to a deleted lap.
Despite making changes to his SF-25 car, Hamilton admitted fault for not delivering his best performance and acknowledged the need for self-improvement following his double Q1 exit.
Hamilton has expressed regret to his team and acknowledged the poor showing on his part, promising to look internally for solutions.
Looking ahead, Hamilton has shared feedback with Ferrari on areas of improvement and is directing focus towards the major regulation changes for 2026, while acknowledging the team’s efforts to make the best of the current season.
With upgrades likely completed for the year, the team is now turning its attention to next year’s car development, emphasizing a collaborative effort to strive for better results in the future.
