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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari should replace him after qualifying 12th

Kieran Jackson Formula 1 Correspondent
Related: Lewis Hamilton downbeat after day to forget at Belgian GP
  • Lewis Hamilton has expressed strong disappointment with his F1 qualifying performance in Hungary, describing himself as "useless" after only securing 12th on the grid.
  • In contrast, his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc surprisingly claimed pole position, saying he "did not expect that" result.
  • Hamilton suggested Ferarri should replace him, saying “they probably need to change driver”.
  • Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris of McLaren will start second and third respectively, with George Russell in fourth.
  • Hamilton has had a challenging season. He is yet to achieve a podium finish and is currently sitting sixth in the world championship.
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