Lewis Hamilton sinks in Hungary and calls for a Ferrari replacement

Lewis Hamilton arrived at Ferrari with the promise of closing out his legendary career wrapped in red. However, at the Hungarian Grand Prix, that dream seemed to unravel. The seven-time world champion not only failed to reach Q3 for the fourth time this season, but also called himself “a useless driver.” On top of that, he suggested Ferrari should consider replacing him. It wasn’t just a controversial statement—it exposed the most vulnerable moment of his career.

At Hungaroring, a circuit that has practically been Lewis Hamilton’s private playground with eight career wins, he couldn’t climb higher than 12th in qualifying. The SF-25, tailored to suit Charles Leclerc’s driving style, seems to resist Hamilton’s technical instincts. His approach to cornering, his aggression at the apex, and his exit traction simply aren’t translating into performance. Not even the new suspension or aerodynamic tweaks have helped the car respond to him.

Frustration at full throttle

After the session, Lewis Hamilton avoided cameras, covered his face, and looked visibly shaken. In the mixed zone, outlets like MARCA captured his rawest confession yet: “I’m useless. A complete useless driver.” It wasn’t a throwaway line—it was a brutal self-assessment that stunned the paddock. “The team has no problem. You can see the other car on pole,” he added, acknowledging that Leclerc is extracting the maximum from the car while he continues to struggle.

“It’s me every time. I’m just useless. The team has no problem. The second car is on pole, so they probably just need to change driver.”

Distraught Lewis Hamilton after qualifying 💔

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The frustration spilled over into Sunday. After crossing the finish line, Lewis Hamilton apologized over team radio to his race engineer Riccardo Adami. “I’m really sorry about this weekend, guys, for making you lose points,” he said. It was a humble gesture that contrasted sharply with the strong, confident image he’s built over the years.

Worrying numbers

This result adds to a troubling streak for Lewis Hamilton. Out of Q3 in Miami (P12), Imola (P12), Belgium (P16), and now Hungary (P12). For a driver who has dominated Formula 1 for over a decade, this slump isn’t just statistical—it’s emotional.

Right now, Lewis Hamilton stands at a crossroads. His talent is unquestionable, but his adaptation to Ferrari is not. And the question lingers. Is this just a rough patch, or the beginning of a bitter final chapter? For now, the red suit doesn’t seem to fit the way he hoped.

 

 

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