Hamilton issues F1 'break' verdict at torrid Qatar Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton dropped a Formula 1 'break' bombshell in Qatar, during a torrid weekend for the seven-time world champion.

Hamilton could only finish in sixth during the sprint race in Qatar, before qualifying a lowly sixth for the main race, despite team-mate George Russell's pole position.

READ MORE: FIA confirm late penalty after Qatar Grand Prix

During the race, Hamilton suffered an unlucky puncture, but the seven-time champion bemoaned his pace throughout the race as he finished down in 12th.

On top of this, earlier in the weekend, Hamilton was out-qualified by Russell for Saturday’s sprint race, where the champion unleashed a brutal assessment of his own performance after the session.

Lewis Hamilton drops major Mercedes bombshell at Qatar GP

Hamilton claimed that he ‘was not fast anymore’ after he only secured a P7 start for the sprint, and his disappointment translated into the rest of the weekend.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Hamilton dropped a major bombshell, where he claimed he did not care about his performances anymore and instead looked towards the winter break.

"I have no clue man. I don’t have an answer for you, yeah it's not been great," Hamilton said.

"At this point I really don’t care. I just want to get through these next couple of races and do my job, turn up and I’m looking forward to the winter break.

READ MORE: Audi announce NINE-FIGURE sale of team stake to state group

"I woke up this morning and I think one of the most important things is to lead with gratitude. I’m really really grateful that I get to do what I love doing, even when there are days when I don’t love it as much.

"I’m really really so lucky to be here amongst all of these other amazing athletes. It's painful when it doesn’t go well, no one likes losing but that's a part of the journey."

READ MORE: FIA announce 17-driver Qatar Grand Prix penalty decision

Related

Qatar Grand Prix

Four things you might have missed at the Qatar Grand Prix: Record Perez woes and sporting royalty

• Today 18:01

Qatar Grand Prix

F1 2024 Results: Qatar Grand Prix standings after multiple penalties

• Today 04:00