Lewis Hamilton labeled his performance at the Belgian Grand Prix as “unacceptable” after being knocked out in Q1 during qualifying. Despite switching to Ferrari in hopes of rejuvenating his career, he failed to meet expectations and admitted he had let the team down. The seven-time world champion expressed disappointment and apologized for the poor result.
Adding to the weekend’s drama, Martin Brundle revealed that some drivers had previously gained unfair advantages at Spa by using clever but questionable tactics. He mentioned how certain lines taken through the Bus Stop chicane had not been monitored strictly enough, sparking debate over track limit enforcement.
Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda was penalized by the FIA for driving unnecessarily slowly on a warm-up lap, causing issues for other drivers. This move by the governing body highlighted their effort to tighten regulations and maintain fairness, though it brought negative attention to Red Bull’s junior driver.
In contrast to Hamilton’s struggles, McLaren stole the spotlight in qualifying. Lando Norris secured pole position with teammate Oscar Piastri close behind, marking a strong showing for the team. Their impressive pace raised hopes for a successful race day, while Ferrari continued to face challenges.
Amid the unfolding events, fans took to social media, some placing blame on Max Verstappen for Hamilton’s difficulties. Despite the chatter, Red Bull celebrated a significant achievement by breaking a new season record, signaling strength even in the wake of Christian Horner’s departure from the team.
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