Ferrari's decision to keep their current drivers is causing frustration for Hamilton, as he believes a driver change is necessary.
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One world champion, is gearing up for the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race he considers one of his signature tracks. However, this year's event promises to be a tough one for the British racing driver, who is still struggling to find his rhythm at Ferrari.
The Hungarian Grand Prix, the 14th race of the season, is scheduled to start at 15:00 CET and will be broadcast on Sky. Hamilton qualified for the race in 12th place, which is not ideal for a driver of his calibre.
Overtaking is notoriously difficult in Hungary, making Hamilton's prospects for the race bleak. To make matters worse, Charles Leclerc starts from pole position, a significant advantage in any race. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, the McLaren drivers, are also starting ahead of Hamilton.
Hamilton's recent struggles at the Hungarian Grand Prix are a combination of factors. Ferrari is grappling with ongoing car performance issues and the challenge of maximising Hamilton's adaptation to the car. It has been suggested that Hamilton's driving style and car setup preferences may not perfectly suit the Ferrari, which could be affecting his qualifying pace.
Subtle differences in car setups within the team, such as slightly different wing configurations between Hamilton and Leclerc, have also been rumoured to impact his performance, although official reasons remain unconfirmed.
Tension within the team dynamic has also been revealed by the public frustration of both Hamilton and Leclerc, suggesting that internal pressure might be affecting performance at the Hungarian GP. Despite these setbacks, Hamilton’s overall season data shows he remains competitive within the team context.
Hamilton has caused a stir with a blunt piece of advice to his Ferrari team before the Hungarian Grand Prix. He suggested that they should change the driver, a comment that has raised eyebrows in the Formula One community.
Despite the challenges, Hamilton remains optimistic. He admitted that he has not felt like he could fight for a better result during the entire Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. However, he suspects he might "shed a few tears" during the upcoming summer break, a sign that the pressure of the season is starting to take its toll.
The Hungarian Grand Prix is set to be an exciting race, with Hamilton fighting to regain his form and secure a podium finish. With Leclerc starting from pole position and the competition fierce, it promises to be a thrilling event. Tune in to Sky at 15:00 CET to catch all the action.
Hamilton may find it challenging to overtake in the Hungarian Grand Prix, given his qualifying position and the notorious difficulty of overtaking in Hungary. Despite this, he could potentially make a comeback, considering that Charles Leclerc starts from pole position, and the competition is fierce.
