While Charles Leclerc was left joyful after securing pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton called himself “useless” in the broadcast media pen, shouldering the blame for his Q2 exit.

The British driver will start from 12th in Sunday's race while Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc managed to snatch pole position away from the dominant McLaren drivers

Lewis Hamilton was appalled at his own F1 qualifying performance in Hungary, describing his performance as “useless.” The 40-year-old, who is yet to register a podium this season with Ferrari, could only qualify a disappointing 12th on the grid for Sunday’s race.