What also probably stunned the living legend was an elimination at the Hungaroring, a track where Hamilton has secured a record nine pole positions. That includes a surprise pole for the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, the last time he qualified up front for a grand prix.

A despondent Lewis Hamilton labelled himself "absolutely useless" after qualifying 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix and said Ferrari "probably need to change driver."

Lewis Hamilton has suggested Ferrari “needs to change driver” after he was eliminated in Q2 qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, while team-mate Charles Leclerc took a shock pole.