Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says he feels ‘unbearable amount of anger and rage’

As with his campaign in the second half of the season, Hamilton’s post-qualifying media interactions were marked by responses to a minimal number of words, sometimes delivered in an almost inaudible voice.

When asked if he had an action plan to work on improvements, he replied: “Not at the moment.”

And when asked if the short winter break (the first pre-season test of 2026 is scheduled for January 26) will be enough to reset mentally, he said: “Time will tell. This is the shortest break.” he said.

He shook his head when asked by Sky Sports if he seemed unable to find the skill he was known for.

Before qualifying, Hamilton crashed in final practice after losing his car at turn 9.

Ferrari refused to explain the incident ahead of qualifying, but later said Hamilton had jumped a bit entering the corner.

“The car was feeling great, it bottomed out a little bit and lost its rear end,” he said.