Lewis Hamilton insists he is ‘mentally strong’ after worst qualifying since 2017

MENTAL STRENGTH: Lewis Hamilton, who said “people continue to talk” about him amid his worst start to a Formula One season. Pic: PA

Lewis Hamilton insisted he is “mentally very strong” after his worst qualifying in nearly seven years which was labelled a “disaster” and “unnecessary” by former rival Nico Rosberg.

Hamilton will line up in 18th position for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix after his troubled start to the new season took another desperate twist in Shanghai.