Lewis Hamilton, an experienced driver for the Mercedes team, finished in 18th position, failing to progress to Q2 due to an error in his final Q1 run.
Sky Sports recently issued an apology following Lewis Hamilton’s use of explicit language during an interview after the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying session.
Hamilton, who has a wealth of experience driving for Mercedes, ended up in 18th place, missing out on advancing to Q2 after making a mistake in his final Q1 run.
This was the first time in two years that he had been eliminated in Q1, which was a disappointing performance that led to his candid expression of frustration.
During his conversation with Sky Sports, Hamilton voiced his difficulties, stating, “I encountered difficulties, it is what it is.
“This morning, George [Russell] and I had similar cars, but we were still experimenting, so I took a different approach while he took another.
“Yeah, it didn’t work out.
“Finishing 18th is quite bad. Unfortunate events occur.”
His honest remark prompted an on-air apology from Sky Sports commentator David Croft, who addressed the audience shortly after the interview.
This incident emphasizes the challenging season Hamilton is facing, with speculation arising that it could be his final season with Mercedes.
During the broadcast, Nico Rosberg, providing expert commentary alongside Croft, harshly analyzed Hamilton’s performance, labeling it as a ‘catastrophe’ and criticizing his decision-making during a crucial lap.
Rosberg remarked, “That is seriously agonizing.
You know that the wind is coming from the back in that part of the track.
He had an excellent lap until then.
Pushing the limit was truly unnecessary, especially for a seven-time world champion. It’s a mistake that should have been avoided.”
He further pointed out technical errors, stating, “He braked three meters too late and had the brake balance too far forward.
This cost him at least four tenths, which would have easily secured his spot in Q2.
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“That’s a catastrophe.” Rosberg also expressed concern about Hamilton’s prospects for the race on Sunday, considering Mercedes’ poor race pace at the Shanghai International Circuit.
“This is a painful moment for him because the weekend is ruined. With that car, it’s impossible to make significant progress in the race, so it’s painful.”
This incident highlights the pressures and challenges that even experienced drivers face in Formula 1, emphasizing the fine line between success and failure in the sport.