P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton looked and sounded the lowest he has been as he suggested his early qualifying exit compared to Charles Leclerc’s Hungarian GP means Ferrari probably needs to “change the driver”
Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment and self-criticism after getting knocked out in 12th place during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, contrasting his performance with Charles Leclerc’s pole position.
Despite some successes, including a pole and win in China, Hamilton has faced challenges at Mercedes and now at Ferrari after his move in 2025.
Hamilton’s struggles continued as Leclerc excelled, with the Ferrari driver earning five podium finishes and the team’s first pole position of the year.
In various media appearances, Hamilton harshly assessed his performance, calling himself “useless” and admitting to driving terribly throughout the weekend.
He acknowledged the need for improvement, suggesting that Ferrari might need to “change the driver” following his disappointing qualifying result.
Hamilton’s unusually downbeat demeanor and self-criticism marked a departure from his usual approach of analyzing his own performance and the team’s strengths and weaknesses.
