Lewis Hamilton has branded himself as “absolutely useless” and that Ferrari “need to change driver” after another disappointing qualifying display at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton is set to start Sunday’s race from 12th on the grid at the Hungaroring.

The suggestion from Lewis Hamilton that Ferrari should find someone to replace him is nonsense. The remark was made soon after he watched his team-mate take a shock pole position on a track that he himself has dominated at over the years with eight wins and nine poles.

Given the close margins between the top ten cars in Q1, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has addressed his team.