Ferrari F1 team principal Frederic Vasseur suggested that tyre preparation on the out lap may have been a key factor behind Lewis Hamilton’s shock Q2 exit in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton endured another nightmare qualifying session at the Hungaroring, leaving him 12th on the grid for Sunday’s race.

While Charles Leclerc was left joyful after securing pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton called himself “useless” in the broadcast media pen, shouldering the blame for his Q2 exit.

Lewis Hamilton reckons Ferrari needs to “change driver” after his early exit in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix while Formula 1 team-mate Charles Leclerc took pole. The seven-time world champion will start 12th for Sunday’s contest at the Hungaroring, while Ferrari stablemate Leclerc stormed to pole with his final lap in Q3.