Hamilton Knocked Out Early in Belgian GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton had a difficult weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, failing to advance past Q1 in qualifying after his best lap was deleted for exceeding track limits, resulting in a P16 start. His struggles continued in the Sprint Race where a rare spin caused by rear tire lock-up led to a P15 finish. Hamilton was visibly distraught and apologized to his team following the track limits violation, with commentators noting significant issues with his Ferrari SF-25's rear traction, especially at the Bus Stop chicane. Ferrari had introduced a new rear suspension upgrade at Spa, but it seems to have caused handling problems for Hamilton under race conditions. Meanwhile, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri dominated qualifying, locking out the front row, while Max Verstappen qualified fourth and won the Sprint Race. Hamilton emphasized his commitment to working closely with Ferrari engineers to resolve the car’s issues, aiming to bring success to the team as he has not yet reached the podium since joining Ferrari.