Lewis Hamilton expressed his frustration with the Ferrari team following a disappointing performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he dropped crucial points in the title race against Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. Despite finishing fourth on the track, a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane relegated him to fifth place, while Lando Norris of McLaren claimed his first victory of the season.

Hamilton's late pit stop during a virtual safety car period resulted in him losing track position to both Max Verstappen and Antonelli, raising questions about his team's strategic decisions. "It was pretty bad. Pretty frustrating," Hamilton remarked, emphasizing he would have preferred to maintain his position rather than pit.

With the summer break approaching, Hamilton now trails Antonelli by 50 points, having previously been 45 points behind. He acknowledged a series of penalties in recent races and expressed relief at the timing of the break, stating, "I’ll work hard to try and come back, reset."

Meanwhile, Norris reflected on his performance, stating, "Today I would probably say it was up there with one of my best performances." He noted the improvements brought by McLaren's significant upgrades, despite acknowledging the challenges of driving the current F1 cars.

As the season continues with 12 races remaining, both drivers remain hopeful, believing there is still plenty to fight for in the championship. Norris, currently 91 points behind Antonelli, echoed Hamilton's sentiment, stating, "I was convinced I could win the race today and we did." Both athletes aim to capitalize on their experiences as they head into the second half of the season.