Lewis Hamilton reflects on ‘unacceptable’ performance at Belgian GP
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and other markups that needs to be use, it’s news article so don’t change anything please in the text keep it as it is, and use markups so it’s SEO good optimised (I will give you text after text to work with): SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium – Lewis Hamilton didn’t mince words when describing his performance during Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, calling it "unacceptable" after being eliminated in the Q1 session for the second consecutive day. The seven-time world champion vowed to look inward after what has been, by his admission, "a pretty bad weekend so far." Hamilton’s struggles began during Friday’s sprint qualifying session, where a spin hindered his progress. On Saturday, the frustration continued as he failed to advance past Q1 in the proper qualifying session. Compounding the disappointment, a lap that initially seemed strong enough to secure progression was invalidated due to a track limits violation at the top of the iconic Eau Rouge. "I've got to look internally and apologize to the team because it's unacceptable to be out in Q1; it’s a very, very poor performance," Hamilton admitted in a post-qualifying interview with Sky Sports News. Qualifying 16th for Sunday’s race, the typically dominant driver didn’t shy away from addressing the pain of underperformance. "It's incredibly painful. It's turning out to be a pretty bad weekend so far," he added. The grim qualifying outcome comes as Hamilton continues to battle the limitations of Ferrari’s struggling car in 2023. On Thursday, he had spoken with determination about his efforts behind the scenes to improve the team’s competitiveness. In those remarks, Hamilton made it clear that he wouldn’t settle for mediocrity in red, stating he refused to follow the path of fellow multi-world champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel, both of whom fell short of title success during their Ferrari tenures. However, the disparity within the Scuderia was glaring during Saturday’s session. While Hamilton floundered, teammate Charles Leclerc showcased the capability of the car, qualifying in third place — the best of the rest behind McLaren’s formidable front-row lockout. "Anything Can Happen" Looking ahead to Sunday’s race, Hamilton’s optimism seemed tested but not entirely extinguished. "Anything can happen here," he remarked when assessing his chances at Spa-Francorchamps. "I mean, I don't know. I have no clue about tomorrow. It's going to be hard from where I am. Definitely a weekend to forget." As another challenging weekend unfolds, the spotlight shifts to Hamilton’s ability to bounce back and salvage what he can on Sunday. For the man who has made a career out of rewriting the odds, the hope remains that brighter days await in the near future.
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