'I'm useless, Ferrari need to change driver!' - Hamilton in despondent outburst

Lewis Hamilton has described himself as "useless" and says Ferrari "probably need to change driver" after his latest disappointing qualifying display at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

The seven-time world champion was knocked out in Q2 as he qualified 12th, before his team-mate Charles Leclerc beat the heavily fancied McLarens to a shock pole at the Hungaroring.

Hamilton's latest disappointment came after he was knocked out in the first part of both Sprint and full-length qualifying last weekend in Belgium, with Leclerc now holding a 12-5 head-to-head advantage over one lap this season.

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Following his exit at a circuit where he holds a record nine pole positions, Hamilton said "every time, every time," over Ferrari team radio.

In a stunning post-session interview with Sky Sports F1, he was asked about his comments, and said: "It's me every time.

"I'm useless, absolutely useless.

"The team have no problem. You've seen the car's on pole.

"So they probably need to change driver."

More to follow...

Sky Sports F1's Hungarian GP Schedule

Sunday August 3
7.25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Hungarian GP build-up*
2pm: The HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Hungarian GP reaction

*also on Sky Sports Main Event

Formula 1 is in Budapest at the Hungarian Grand Prix for the final race before the sport's summer break, watch live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday. For Sky customers, Sky Sports F1 is now found on channel 407. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime