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 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 12th on the grid for Sunday’s race.

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.