Hamilton Acknowledges Internal Ferrari Issues After Hungarian GP Struggles

Lewis Hamilton has expressed ongoing frustration with his performance and situation at Ferrari following a disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, where he qualified and finished 12th, far behind teammate Charles Leclerc who started on pole. Hamilton called himself "useless" and suggested Ferrari might consider changing drivers, indicating deeper issues "going on in the background" without elaborating. Despite the struggles, including being a lap down at the race finish and an incident with Max Verstappen, Hamilton affirmed he still loves racing and the team, and he plans to use the upcoming break to "reset, recharge and come back stronger." Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and former Mercedes principal Toto Wolff have publicly defended Hamilton, attributing his self-critical remarks to his high personal standards and frustration rather than demotivation. Hamilton trails Leclerc significantly in points this season and has not achieved a podium since joining Ferrari, raising questions about whether he can fulfill his goal of winning a record eighth world title. The situation remains uncertain as the team prepares for the Dutch Grand Prix after the summer break.