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Lewis Hamilton has described himself as “useless” and says Ferrari “probably need to change driver” after his latest disappointing qualifying display at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion’s challenging debut campaign with Ferrari reached perhaps its low point as he qualified 12th in a Q2 exit, before his team-mate Charles Leclerc beat the heavily fancied McLarens to a shock pole at the Hungaroring.
Hamilton’s latest disappointment came after he was knocked out in the first part of both Sprint and full-length qualifying last weekend in Belgium, with Leclerc now holding a 12-5 head-to-head advantage over one lap this season.
Following his exit at a circuit where he holds a record nine pole positions, Hamilton said, “every time, every time,” over Ferrari team radio.
In a stunning post-session interview with Sky Sports F1, he was asked about his radio remarks, and said: “It’s me every time.
“I’m useless, absolutely useless.
“The team have no problem. You’ve seen the car’s on pole.
“So they probably need to change driver.”
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Highlights from qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Aside from a Sprint pole and victory at the second round of the season in China, the union of the sport’s most famous driver and team has produced little success.
Hamilton has yet to score a grand prix podium in 13 race appearances for Ferrari, while Leclerc is well placed to claim what would be his sixth top-three finish of the year on Sunday.
The 40-year-old said on Thursday in Hungary that he expected there to be “some tears” for him during the sport’s upcoming summer break, as he described his first campaign in red as a “real battle”.
Sky Sports F1’s Hungarian GP Schedule
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Look back at some of the most dramatic moments throughout the years at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Sunday August 3
7.25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Hungarian GP build-up*
2pm: The HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Hungarian GP reaction
*also on Sky Sports Main Event
Formula 1 is in Budapest at the Hungarian Grand Prix for the final race before the sport’s summer break, watch live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday. For Sky customers, Sky Sports F1 is now found on channel 407. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
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