Ferrari's Hamilton Apologizes After Double Early Belgian GP Qualifying Exits

Lewis Hamilton faced a challenging weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, being eliminated in Q1 for both the sprint and main qualifying sessions, a rare and disappointing occurrence for the seven-time world champion since joining Ferrari. His elimination from main qualifying came after a track limits violation at Raidillon led to the deletion of his fastest lap, dropping him to start 16th on the grid. Hamilton acknowledged the errors, apologized to his team for the 'unacceptable' and 'very poor' performance, and took full responsibility for the mistakes that led to his early exits. Despite some upgrades to the Ferrari SF25, including a new rear suspension package, Hamilton struggled with the car's performance and found it tough to extract its full potential throughout the weekend. Starting deep in the field presents a difficult challenge for Hamilton in the race, although Spa-Francorchamps typically offers overtaking opportunities. The focus for Ferrari and Hamilton now shifts to internal reflection and preparing for next season, as this year's campaign continues to prove difficult.