Leclerc Takes Hungary Pole; Hamilton Qualifies 12th

Lewis Hamilton called himself 'absolutely useless' after qualifying 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix, while his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc secured pole position—Ferrari's first in Hungary since 2017. Hamilton, in his debut season with Ferrari, has yet to reach the podium and admitted his struggles adapting are to blame for his performance. He has now been out-qualified by Leclerc in 12 of 14 races this season and trails his teammate by 30 points in the standings. Despite Hamilton's strong historical record at the Hungaroring, his current form contrasts with Leclerc's consistent results. Max Verstappen, who qualified eighth after experiencing car issues, expressed support for Hamilton. The results highlight the challenges facing Hamilton and the growing intra-team competition at Ferrari.