The qualifying disappointment marks another instance where a Mercedes car has failed to advance to Q3 in the 2023 season. Out of the 16 qualifying sessions, including sprint shootouts, that have taken place so far, a Mercedes car has been unable to reach Q3 on eight occasions.
In contrast to Hamilton’s struggles, his teammate George Russell managed to secure the third spot on the grid, narrowly missing out on a front-row start by a margin of less than two tenths.
