Summary
Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration after finishing 12th in the Hungarian Grand Prix, calling his performance "useless." Despite the setback, Hamilton affirmed his commitment to Formula 1 and plans to continue competing. Ferrari's team principal, Frederic Vasseur, provided context for Hamilton's performance, emphasizing the challenges of the race strategy and qualifying laps.
Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton described his qualifying performance as "useless," finishing in 12th place and maintaining the position in the race.
- Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's teammate, qualified first but finished fourth in the race due to car issues.
- After the race, Hamilton confirmed his intention to continue racing with Ferrari, stating he will be back for the Dutch Grand Prix.
- Team principal Frederic Vasseur noted the race's difficulty due to a one-stop strategy and challenging track conditions.
- Hamilton joined Ferrari this season, leaving Mercedes, and has faced challenges but showed determination to improve.
- Vasseur highlighted that while Hamilton was slower than Leclerc in qualifying, the time gap was not significant.
- Hamilton has out-qualified Leclerc in several recent races, indicating competitive performance despite challenges.
