Hamilton feels horrible after another low point in difficult year

The Scuderia Ferrari driver, reflecting on his challenging qualifying session under the Vegas night sky, opened up about his frustrations. Hamilton also described his debut campaign with the Maranello-based outfit as the hardest of his career so far.

“It feels horrible. It doesn't feel good. I just have to let it go, but I am going to try and come back tomorrow,” Hamilton said during his interaction with the media following qualifying," he said.

Quizzed on whether this was his worst qualifying in terms of grip over his 18-year career, he continued:

Hamilton, who had finished the final practice session in fifth place, was only quick enough for 20th in the weather-affected qualifying session. The result by the seven-time champion marked the first time in his career that he qualified last on the time sheets.

Hamilton also addressed missing out on a final push lap during qualifying. He stated he hadn’t realised he had time for one more attempt, having encountered a yellow flag at the final corner.

He said: “I wasn't aware, no. I had a yellow flag in the last corner, and then, going into turn 17, there was a yellow flag. I had to lift, came across the line, and it was red. But I didn't have the grip anyway, I don't think it would have made much difference.”

Looking ahead to his chances of recovery for the race, Hamilton concluded:

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