Fans think Lewis Hamilton has hit rock bottom as 'heartbreaking' interview emerges after dismal qualifying at Belgian GP

Formula 1 fans have been reacting on social media after watching Lewis Hamilton's interview on the back of qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix.

It has been a torrid weekend so far for the Ferrari man after he qualified 18th for Saturday's sprint race due to a rare mistake.

During the sprint, Hamilton managed to move up the field but still finished in a disappointing 15th.

In the afternoon, the seven-time world champion's weekend went from bad to worse as he was knocked out of Q1 after his final flying lap, which was good enough for P7, was deleted due to track limits.

As a result, Hamilton will start Sunday's Grand Prix in 16th place.

Speaking to Sky Sports after his session ended, a crestfallen Hamilton said: "We made some changes, the car didn't feel terrible, it was not so easy, it was even tougher, we had to put a second set on just to get through Q1.

"From my side, just another mistake, I've really got to look internally and just apologise to my team. It's just unacceptable to be out in both Q1's, it was a very very poor performance from myself."

When asked whether there are any more upgrades in the pipeline, Hamilton said: "We're trying to do the best with what we have. Obviously everyone is working flat out back in the factory, we have had upgrades but that's probably it for the rest of the year.

"I think the focus now, back at the factory at least, is focus on next year's car. This season has been a tricky one."

Reacting on social media, one fan said: "I wish i could give him a hug."

Another tweeted: "I'm heartbroken…but still we rise, right?"

A third fan added: "The frustrating this is he had the pace yesterday and today to be in q3, but he messed it up twice. Let's hope for rain and chaos tomorrow, thats the only way we can salvage anything."

Someone else wrote: "I think he will give himself 2026 and then decide if he wants to stick around."

A fifth commented: "Man, when your dream team becomes a nightmare."

Another fan said: "Im so freaking hurt. This is rock bottom stuff."

In the end, McLaren star Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.