While a continued Hamilton slump might help him and the team in the long run in terms of wind tunnel time, Ferrari need their seven-time champion back to top form before the crucial 2026 season.

Hamilton qualified in 12th place, being dumped out in Q2 while Leclerc got himself on pole. After the session, the Brit described himself as 'useless' and even suggested that Ferrari should replace him with another driver. In the race, he failed to make up any positions in the race and was lapped for the first time in three years.

Former Formula One driver and Sky Sports F1 reporter Martin Brundle has shared his concern about the future of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari. Given the seven-time world champion's struggles since his Ferrari move early this year, Brundle stated he couldn't see Hamilton endure two more seasons if the situation were to continue this way.