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Lewis Hamilton blasts ‘shocking’ Dutch GP qualifying as Brit suffers embarrassing result
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment and shock after a dismal qualifying performance at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Despite entering the weekend with momentum from winning two of the last three Grands Prix before the summer break, Hamilton struggled to find pace and finished a disappointing 12th in Q2.
Hamilton’s performance was a far cry from his usual standards, and he was outperformed by his teammate George Russell, who showed more confidence and speed throughout the qualifying session.
The Silver Arrows, Mercedes’ team, also underperformed, finishing third-fastest overall, behind their rivals.
Hamilton’s struggles were evident in his final run, which failed to improve his position, leaving him 12th on the grid for Sunday’s race. The Briton’s disappointment was palpable as he described his qualifying session as “pretty shocking.”
This result comes as a surprise, given Hamilton’s recent form and the progress Mercedes has made in closing the gap to their competitors. The team’s revival had been gaining momentum, but this setback raises questions about their pace and competitiveness.
Hamilton will need to regroup and strategize with his team to recover from this disappointing qualifying result.
With a challenging race ahead, he will aim to make up ground and secure a strong finish to maintain his championship hopes.
In contrast, George Russell’s performance offers a glimmer of hope for Mercedes, and the team will look to capitalize on his speed and confidence to secure a positive result in the Dutch Grand Prix.
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