Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment after failing to make the top 10 in the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session. He admitted feeling “useless” and suggested that Ferrari might need to consider a driver change. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc delighted the Ferrari team by securing pole position, marking their first of the season. Hamilton, on the other hand, struggled throughout qualifying and acknowledged his own shortcomings.
Despite showing promise during practice sessions, Hamilton faced challenges with car balance and comfort, which ultimately impacted his qualifying performance. In contrast, Leclerc overcame his initial concerns about the Hungaroring circuit to deliver an impressive qualifying lap, outpacing both McLaren drivers.
Leclerc’s unexpected pole position left him in disbelief but filled with joy, highlighting the difficulty of the qualifying session. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri outperformed Lando Norris, securing a front-row spot alongside Leclerc. This sets the stage for an exciting race as Norris aims to surpass his teammate and title rival.
As the championship battle intensifies, Piastri leads Norris by 16 points heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Formula 1 season will resume in late August with the Dutch Grand Prix after the summer break. George Russell and Norris will start from the second row, followed by the Aston Martin duo of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, showing improved performance compared to the previous race.
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