Hamilton admits to struggles with speed after disappointing qualifying in Qatar

Lewis Hamilton expressed disappointment after qualifying seventh for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, stating he is "definitely not fast anymore." He was 0.399 seconds slower than his teammate George Russell, who qualified second. Hamilton has struggled this season, having out-qualified Russell only six times in 22 races. Russell has consistently had a slight edge, averaging 0.16 seconds faster per lap throughout the season. Hamilton, who holds the record for the most pole positions in F1 history, acknowledged the challenges of competing from his current position. He noted that while the car is performing well, he is not able to match his previous speed.