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

Lewis Hamilton

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.

Gavin Andrews

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Replying to @SkySportsF1

He was only ever going to blame himself because he had no choice. His teammate just put the car on pole so he couldn't go down that route

3:47 PM · Aug 2, 2025

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.

CardCabz.eth

@CardCabz

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Replying to @redbullracing

Chin up, still a long race ahead! Let's go get em 🔥

3:06 PM · Aug 2, 2025

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Laura 🦋

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We go again tomorrow 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🇭🇺

3:07 PM · Aug 2, 2025

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