What also probably stunned the living legend was an elimination at the Hungaroring, a track where Hamilton has secured a record nine pole positions. That includes a surprise pole for the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, the last time he qualified up front for a grand prix.

Lewis Hamilton has suggested Ferrari “needs to change driver” after he was eliminated in Q2 qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, while team-mate Charles Leclerc took a shock pole.

Lewis Hamilton was appalled at his own F1 qualifying performance in Hungary, describing his performance as “useless.” The 40-year-old, who is yet to register a podium this season with Ferrari, could only qualify a disappointing 13th on the grid for Sunday’s race.