Overview

• After exiting Q2 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton called himself “useless” and suggested Ferrari should “change driver.”
• Martin Brundle said the remark was “best unsaid” and predicted it would linger over Hamilton’s reputation.
• Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi labeled Hamilton’s attitude “demoralising” to his team and Guenther Steiner called his self-pitying tone the “wrong attitude.”
• Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised Hamilton’s habit of owning up to poor form and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed confidence in his ability to rebound.
• Pundit Ralf Schumacher warned that Hamilton’s age and struggles adapting to the SF-25 have intensified speculation about his long-term role and potential retirement.