After qualifying for the Grand Prix of Hungary, Hamilton was clear. According to Hamilton, it was not because of
Ferrari or the car that he was so slow, it was due to Lewis himself. Hamilton therefore suggested that Ferrari might need to replace the driver – himself.
A bold statement from Hamilton that stirred up a lot of dust. After the Grand Prix, the Sky Sports reporter tried to get clarification, but it didn't really come.
''Not particularly, when you have a feeling, you have a feeling. There's a lot going on in the background that's not great,'' says the extremely disappointed Hamilton. Asked if he lost his love for
F1, he stated:
''No, I still love it'' Hamilton was called to the stewards along with Max Verstappen for a move Verstappen pulled during the race. Hamilton did not go to the stewards, and later it was announced that
Verstappen would not receive a penalty.