Lewis Hamilton<\/a> was appalled at his own F1<\/a> qualifying performance in Hungary, describing his performance as \u201cuseless.\u201d <\/p>\n The 40-year-old, who is yet to register a podium<\/a> this season with Ferrari<\/a>, could only qualify a disappointing 12th on the grid<\/a> for Sunday\u2019s race. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Hamilton\u2019s teammate Charles Leclerc<\/a> claimed a surprise pole position ahead of the McLaren pair of Oscar Piastri<\/a> and Lando Norris<\/a> <\/p>\n Hamilton said on the radio \u201cevery time, every time\u201d after he was knocked out in Q2, and did not mince his words in the media pen afterwards. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just me every time \u2013 I\u2019m useless, absolutely useless,\u201d a downbeat Hamilton told Sky Sports F1. <\/p>\n \u201cThe team has no problem, we\u2019re on pole. They probably need to change driver.\u201d <\/p>\n Hamilton has endured a difficult start to his time in Scuderia red. The Briton has not finished a grand prix higher than fourth place, though he did win the sprint race in China in March. <\/p>\n After the first 13 races, Hamilton is positioned sixth in the world championship<\/a>, 157 points behind leader Piastri and 30 points off Leclerc. <\/p>\n Last week in Spa, Hamilton was knocked out in Q1 twice – for the sprint race and the grand prix – as his issues on a Saturday continue.<\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n Qualifying was a struggle for Ferrari\u2019s Hamilton (Bradley Collyer\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n![\"Qualifying](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0fab8d3647bb1139c3610eb4da3f311cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU0MjM0NDQ5-2.81163325.jpg\")
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