Lewis Hamilton Suffers Worst Qualifying in Seven Years: US Grand Prix Shocker Stuns Fans

In a stunning and uncharacteristic turn of events, Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton endured his worst qualifying performance in seven years at the US Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver, known for his dominance on the track, was left reeling after an underwhelming session saw him fail to break into the top ten—an occurrence almost unheard of for the seven-time world champion.

Hamilton, who has enjoyed considerable success at the Circuit of The Americas in the past, struggled to find pace throughout the qualifying rounds. Despite pushing his Mercedes to the limit, the British driver could not overcome the performance issues that plagued him from the start. As the final times were posted, a visibly frustrated Hamilton was left in an unfamiliar position—starting the race from the midfield, far from the pole position battles he's used to.

“I just couldn’t get the car to work the way I needed it to,” Hamilton admitted after the session. “It’s been a tough day, and I’m disappointed, especially here in the US where I’ve always felt such incredible support. We’ve got a lot of work to do for the race.”

For Hamilton, this marks his worst qualifying result since 2017, a statistic that shocked fans and pundits alike. Many had expected the Mercedes star to mount a serious challenge in Austin, a track where he has historically performed well. However, with a car that seemed off-balance and struggling to compete with the likes of Red Bull and Ferrari, Hamilton was left facing an uphill battle heading into race day.

Team Mercedes is now working around the clock to analyze what went wrong, with engineers scrambling to identify any mechanical or aerodynamic issues that could explain the sudden dip in performance. While the team is no stranger to adversity, this qualifying session served as a harsh reminder that even champions face difficult moments.

Hamilton’s fans remain hopeful that the F1 icon can turn things around on race day, but one thing is certain—his road to recovery in the US Grand Prix will be anything but easy. As the sport’s most decorated driver looks to reclaim his form, the question on everyone’s mind is: can Hamilton pull off a miraculous comeback, or will this be a weekend to forget?