Lewis Hamilton struggles in sprint qualifying at Qatar Grand Prix, finishes seventh

Lewis Hamilton struggled in sprint qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, finishing seventh. His Mercedes teammate, George Russell, performed better, securing second place behind Lando Norris of McLaren. Hamilton admitted to ongoing difficulties in qualifying, stating, "I'm just slow." He noted that while the car felt decent, his performance has consistently lagged behind Russell's this season. The results highlight a significant gap between the two drivers, with Russell leading their head-to-head 17-5 in qualifying. Hamilton expressed frustration but acknowledged the car's speed, hoping for a better outcome in the sprint race.