Overview

• Lewis Hamilton qualified in 12th place at the Hungaroring, while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole position in the same Ferrari.
• After qualifying, Hamilton described his performance as “useless” and said Ferrari “probably need a new driver.”
• Bernie Ecclestone warned that it “would be terrible” if Hamilton’s recent slump harms his well-being.
• Ecclestone contacted Red Bull leadership to protest Christian Horner’s sacking, calling the move “maybe a little bit ruthless.”
• He dismissed speculation of Horner returning through an Alpine takeover, saying there is more chance of Hamilton winning an eighth title than that deal happening.