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Lewis Hamilton Hints at Off-Track Issues After Painful Hungarian GP

HUNGARY, AUG 02 – Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur said tyre temperature issues during Hamilton's out-lap caused his worst qualifying at the Hungaroring, while teammate Charles Leclerc secured pole position.

  • On Saturday, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton suffered a shock exit in Q2 at the Hungaroring, leaving him P12—his worst-ever start at the circuit.
  • Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said tyre temperature struggles at the Hungaroring, noting "we were almost out" in Q2, caused Hamilton's early exit.
  • The Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc produced an outstanding lap to claim pole position at the Hungaroring, snatching it by just 0.026 seconds from Oscar Piastri.
  • In the race, Lewis Hamilton started 12th and finished in the same position at the Hungaroring, a lap behind winner Lando Norris.
  • After the summer break, F1 resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix in the Netherlands on August 31, where Hamilton aims to rebound from recent struggles.
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A day after calling himself "useless", Ferrari driver Luis Hamilton said today he was dealing with problems "in the background" after another disappointing Formula 1 race.

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After qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion had caused a stir with his statements. Fred Vasseur has now reacted – with clear words.

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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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