"I'm useless": Lewis Hamilton’s Brutal Self-Assessment After Hungarian GP Q2 Exit Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 season at Ferrari hasn’t just been challenging, it’s been a trial of endurance, patience, and brutal self-reflection. After a tough qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton laid bare his frustrations like never before. “I’m absolutely useless,” he admitted in candid post-session interviews, a stark contrast to the confident champion we all know. He even went further, telling the media that Ferrari “probably need to change driver,” a comment that echoed his deep This is not the Hamilton who dominated at Mercedes. Instead, it’s a man grappling with one of the most difficult chapters of his career. Qualifying 12th and failing to reach Q3 at an iconic race is a far cry from his usual standard. The SF-25’s unpredictability and lack of responsiveness have compounded the problem, making it hard, even for Hamilton’s vast experience, to find speed and consistency. Yet, if you look past the words of frustration, there’s the heartbeat of a fighter still beating strong. Just last weekend in Belgium, starting from the back, Hamilton charged his way up to P7, a reminder that when conditions align, he can still perform magic behind the wheel. The “I’m absolutely useless” statement is a brutal honesty from a driver who demands nothing less than perfection from himself. What's next for Lewis What lies ahead? The rest of 2025 will continue to test Hamilton and Ferrari. The car’s inherent issues won’t vanish overnight, and Hamilton’s journey at Maranello will be far from smooth sailing. But this isn’t the end of the story. His sharp self-critique is also a promise, he wants to rebuild and shape the future, especially looking toward 2026, where the car will hopefully carry more of his DNA. Hamilton remains a champion in search of redemption, not resignation. His Hungarian GP woes reveal a raw and vulnerable side but also set the stage for a comeback fueled by grit and experience. When the breakthrough finally comes, it will remind us all why Lewis Hamilton is one of the sport’s great fighters, not just a winner. Hungarian GP 2025 Qualifying Results: [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]
