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Hamilton Exits in Q1 After Bollard Incident in Final Qualifying with Mercedes

Dec 7, 2024, 02:14 PM

In the final qualifying session of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q1, qualifying 18th in his last qualifying with Mercedes. His lap was hindered when Kevin Magnussen dislodged a bollard into his path, which became stuck under Hamilton's car and affected his performance. Hamilton expressed his disappointment, saying, "I messed that up big time." This unexpected exit marks a surprising and disappointing end to his tenure with the team.