The seven-time champion is sixth in the drivers' standings, with the gap to teammate Leclerc in fifth set to grow at Hungaroring.

A despondent Lewis Hamilton labelled himself "absolutely useless" after qualifying 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix and said Ferrari "probably need to change driver."

Lewis Hamilton was forced off the track at the Hungarian Grand Prix, during a battle with old nemesis Max Verstappen . The pair, who share 11 world championship titles between them, were scrapping for 10th position at the time, a sad reflection of where both drivers have been throughout the Hungarian GP weekend.