{"id":829045,"date":"2026-07-27T11:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/829045\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:05:12","slug":"lewis-hamilton-issues-apology-following-hungarian-gp-qualifying-attitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/829045\/","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton issues apology following Hungarian GP qualifying “attitude”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton<\/a> has issued an apology for his attitude following a frustrating qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the drivers’ parade ahead of the race at the Hungaroring, the seven-time champion reflected on the mixed emotions of a tricky Saturday. Hamilton had initially secured a second-place start for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly missing out on pole position to McLaren’s Lando Norris<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But the 41-year-old’s excitement was quickly dashed when he was handed a three-place grid penalty. The punishment was the result of Hamilton inadvertently impeding McLaren’s Oscar Piastri<\/a> at Turn 1 during Q3. A delayed radio warning from his Ferrari<\/a> team left Hamilton unaware of the approaching Australian on a push lap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ferrari team chief Fred Vasseur subsequently took responsibility for the miscommunication.<\/p>\n

Naturally, Hamilton was visibly frustrated after qualifying, but he has since apologised for his reaction to the penalty.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s very hot today, so it\u2019s going to be a massive challenge. But it\u2019s a new day with new opportunities,” Hamilton said during the drivers’ parade ahead of his fifth-place start. “I hope [I can fight for the win]. It\u2019s very difficult to overtake here, so strategy is going to be difficult.<\/p>\n

\"Lewis <\/p>\n

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari<\/p>\n

Photo by: Guido De Bortoli \/ LAT Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n

“Yesterday was difficult. Forgive me for my attitude after qualifying, because I\u2019d done such a great session, and then got the call [that Piastri was behind me] right at the last minute.<\/p>\n

“To then know I was going to get a penalty was tough to swallow, but it is what it is. You move forward, and I\u2019ll give it absolutely everything I can for the team today.”<\/p>\n

Hamilton was not the only driver to be hit with a grid penalty. Current championship leader Kimi Antonelli was given a three-place grid penalty for not slowing down enough under a yellow flag. He will now start from seventh.<\/p>\n

Lando Norris will start from pole position, with Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc<\/a> beside him in second. Piastri, Max Verstappen<\/a> and Hamilton will round out the top five on the starting grid.<\/p>\n

Photos from Hungarian GP – Sunday<\/p>\n

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