After his grid penalty for the Hungarian GP, Lewis Hamilton admits he has had ‘little luck’ so far. The Ferrari driver had to give up three places after hindering Oscar Piastri during qualifying. As a result, Hamilton lost his second starting position and has to start the race from fifth place. In a candid social media post, he admitted it is difficult to stay positive amidst so many setbacks.
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The seven-time world champion was visibly frustrated after qualifying, after Ferrari seemed to fall short in communication multiple times. Hamilton had previously criticized the choice to start the final runs in Q3 first, which prevented him from benefiting from a track that might become faster later. Subsequently, he was not informed in time about the approaching Piastri, who was on a fast lap.
Difficult to stay positive
“Sometimes you just don’t have luck,” Hamilton wrote on Instagram. “Another weekend where I felt great during all sessions, but then everything went completely wrong. From so close to pole position to starting from P5 is extremely frustrating. I always try to stay positive – sport is about highs and lows, but also about the details. Every point counts and you have to seize every opportunity. However, after three penalties in three weekends, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay positive.” The penalty in Hungary is already the third setback for Hamilton in three consecutive weekends. Earlier, he received a time penalty at Silverstone for a false start, and in Belgium, a penalty followed for causing a collision with George Russell.
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Nevertheless, the Ferrari driver remains confident in the car’s development. “Still, I won’t let these setbacks deter me and I’m focusing on the progress we’ve made as a team,” he continued. “With the pace we have, I have good hope that we can get something out of the race on Sunday. The car feels better and better and we have been competitive all weekend. We continue to work together to give ourselves the best possible chance. I always enjoy this circuit, so keep courage and send me positive energy for the race.”
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