'Massively frustrated' Hamilton speaks after shock elimination in Spa

In his first push lap, Hamilton had a big oversteer moment that cost him seven tenths as per F1's calculations. Speaking to F1TV after his elimination in SQ1, the Briton said: 'First time, I think, in my career,' referring to the spin that derailed his final push lap chances in the dying moments of SQ1.

Ahead of the Belgian GP Ferrari introduced a new rear suspension which was supposed to bring the Scuderia a step closer to the front. Hamilton's ultimate assessment is not the best. The British, though, kept it short: "Not great. Not great. Yeah, there's not really a lot to say."

On whether if it made the SF-25 more drivable, the seven-time world champion simply limited himself to agreeing with a dry "Yeah."

When speaking about his chances ahead of the rest of the weekend, the Briton was a bit more hopeful in his ability to score a good result for the qualifying session.

"A lot of work's gone in, and to be there (in P17, ed.), is not really great, so yeah, hopefully tomorrow it'll be better," Hamilton concluded.