Hamilton expresses disappointment after qualifying seventh for sprint race in Losail

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Lewis Hamilton qualified seventh for the sprint race in Losail, expressing disappointment with his performance. He noted he was "definitely not fast" and described his qualifying results as consistent with his struggles this season. Hamilton's teammate, George Russell, qualified second, nearly securing pole position. Despite Mercedes' recent success in Las Vegas, Hamilton feels he won't be able to compete for victory from his starting position. Mercedes' engineering director mentioned Hamilton was on track for a better position but lost time in the final corners. The team remains optimistic about their overall performance, especially with Russell starting near the front.


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