Lewis Hamilton cut an extremely frustrated figure prior to the summer break at the Hungarian Grand Prix, his blunt self-criticism drawing attention.

However, when Hamilton speaks of being “useless”, and tells Ferrari that they should “change driver”, that is just “nonsense” coming out of the F1 legend’s mouth, says former teammate George Russell.

George Russell addresses down in the dumps Lewis Hamilton

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Hamilton’s blockbuster move to Ferrari has not gone to plan so far. The seven-time World Champion has seen teammate Charles Leclerc move 42 points clear in the Ferrari intra-team battle.

Leclerc has scored all five of Ferrari’s F1 2025 podiums, and its sole pole position, which came in Hungary.

Hamilton dropped out in Q2 at the Hungaroring – a ve

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