The brutal truth from Lewis Hamilton: “I just am not very good at qualifying”

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Breaking News::   Lewis Hamilton’s recent self-critique following the Italian Grand Prix qualifying session at Monza was brutally honest. After finishing sixth in the session, Hamilton expressed deep frustration with his performance, saying, “I’m just not very good at qualifying… I clearly have got bad”

 

Hamilton, who had shown strong pace during practice sessions, was expected to challenge for pole position. However, he struggled to put together a clean lap, ultimately losing crucial time in key sections of the track. Reflecting on his mistakes, Hamilton admitted that his performance was “completely unacceptable” and that he only had himself to blame.

 

This isn’t the first time this season that Hamilton has struggled in qualifying. His teammate, George Russell, has often outperformed him, leading Hamilton to acknowledge that qualifying has been a persistent weakness. Despite this, Hamilton remains determined to improve, stating that he will continue to work on his qualifying pace.

 

The frustration was compounded by the announcement on the same day that Hamilton will be replaced at Mercedes by young talent Kimi Antonelli in the 2025 season. Hamilton, who will be joining Ferrari, seemed to take the news in stride but hinted at the emotional impact of seeing his seat at Mercedes officially go to someone else.

 

Hamilton’s candor about his struggles reflects his high standards and relentless pursuit of excellence, even as he faces challenges at this stage of his career. As he prepares for his move to Ferrari, it will be interesting to see how he adapts and whether he can overcome the qualifying issues that have plagued him this season.

 

After a disappointing sixth-place finish in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was blunt in his self-assessment. When confronted with the suggestion that he hasn’t “just suddenly got bad,” Hamilton candidly responded, “I clearly have. I can’t put a lap together. It’s unbelievably frustrating.” Despite his efforts, Hamilton admitted that qualifying has become a significant challenge for him, and he has already ruled out a victory in the race on Sunday.

 

Hamilton’s poor qualifying result places him behind Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz on the grid, with Max Verstappen starting just behind him. Although Hamilton had shown strong pace in practice, his struggles on Saturday might have dashed his hopes for a strong weekend.

 

Despite holding the all-time record of 104 pole positions, Lewis Hamilton acknowledged his struggles with qualifying after a disappointing sixth-place finish at Monza. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hamilton admitted, “Qualifying has been my weakness for a minute now, and I can’t figure it out.” This issue has been a rare Achilles’ heel for the seven-time champion, who has ruled out victory in the upcoming race.

 

Meanwhile, Hamilton’s teammate George Russell was pleased with his performance, securing third place on the grid. “Ending up P3 is a little bit better than I expected,” Russell said, highlighting the tough session in Q1 and Q2. He expressed satisfaction with their ability to match the pace of the McLarens, who have been formidable opponents.

 

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