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'Oh he was complaining," 'Even racers have off days': The internet reacts to Hamilton and Verstappen disappointing results

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Updated: 18:10, 02 Aug 2025
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are both had a tough qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton was out in Q2, while Verstappen will start from the fourth row down. Afterwards, fans had a lot to say.

Internet reacts to Hamilton's Q2 exit

Charles Leclerc managed to snatch pole position away from the two McLarens, and because of that, Fans understand why Hamilton might blame himself.
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However, some fans expressed disapointment and sadness over his qualfying results.

Internet reacts to Verstappen's P8

For Verstappen, the reactions were mostly the same, but with a sprinkle of excitement as he made it into Q3.
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Max Verstappen himself had a lot to say, even telling his engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, 'I'm not done, ' when trying to explain the issues he was having.

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