Disheartened Hamilton can't find silver linings after Q2 exit: 'Nothing can help'

While Charles Leclerc celebrated pole position, it was a disappointing Saturday for Lewis Hamilton. The British driver was eliminated in Q2, as he finished in P12.

Talking to GPblog among others, the seven-time world champion was disappointed.

"Just not good," the driver began after qualifying. "Nothing to do with the car," he confirmed when asked whether the problems were related to the brakes.

"I don't think anything can help me right now," Hamilton continued.

Hamilton also explained he never felt confident once since the first sessions took place on Friday. "Not once this weekend, no. All weekend [the same struggle]."

Talking to Sky Sports, Hamilton also suggested that maybe the team 'probably needs to change the driver' after calling himself 'useless'.

On the other hand, when talking about his result, Max Verstappen said he expects Hamilton coming through on Sunday.

Hamilton congratulates Leclerc

Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc managed to top an extremely close Q3 session at the Hungaroring.

About the Monegasque driver's result, Hamilton said: "It’s amazing results. for the team. Clearly the car is capable of being on pole. Big congrats to Charles and to the team."

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