SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Lewis Hamilton labeled his efficiency on the Belgian Grand Prix “unacceptable,” saying he needed to look internally to search out solutions a few depressing week up to now.
For the second time in two days, Hamilton was eradicated within the Q1 session — he had spun throughout dash qualifying on Friday after which didn’t progress from the correct qualifying session once more 24 hours later.
A lap he had set, which was adequate to advance, was deleted for a observe limits violation on the high of the well-known Eau Rouge.
“I’ve obtained to look internally and apologize to the workforce as a result of it is unacceptable to be out in Q1, it is [a] very very poor efficiency,” Hamilton instructed Sky Sports activities Information after qualifying sixteenth.
He added: “It is extremely painful. It is turning out to be a fairly dangerous weekend up to now.”
On Thursday, Hamilton had spoken in regards to the lengths he’s going to behind the scenes to push Ferrari’s struggling race automobile ahead this yr.
The seven-time world champion mentioned he refused to be like fellow a number of title winners Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel in being unsuccessful as a Ferrari driver.
However he has not regarded comfy in any respect since observe motion began — against this, teammate Charles Leclerc will begin Sunday’s race from third, having certified as better of the remaining behind the McLaren drivers.
Hamilton’s outlook for the race was bleak.
“Something can occur right here,” he mentioned. “I imply, I do not know. I’ve no clue about tomorrow. It will be laborious from the place I’m. Positively a weekend to neglect.”