Hamilton will start Sunday's race at Spa in 16th, having been eliminated from the first session when his final lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits

Lewis Hamilton admitted his early elimination from qualifying at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix was “unacceptable” as he issued

Hamilton is a five-time winner of the Belgian GP, including last year, when he inherited victory after George Russell’s disqualification. You have to go back to his debut season in 2007 for the last time he finished the race but failed to stand on the podium, crossing the line in fourth place. It’s a track he loves and where he flourishes.