Hamilton eventually decided to carry on the race but finished a lowly 12th. Two penalties, a puncture and a “messed up” car combined in another miserable race as his record-breaking partnership with Mercedes nears a frustrating end.

Lewis Hamilton endured a torrid Qatar Grand Prix as he incurred two penalties on his way to finishing 12th; next weekends season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - live on Sky Sports F1 - is the seven-time

Lewis Hamilton has issued a public apology to Mercedes following the Qatar Grand Prix. The apology came on the heels of a challenging race marked by a false start and a pit-lane incident, amplifying the issues the British driver faced with his car's performance.

Lewis Hamilton has apologised to Mercedes for two mistakes he made in the Qatar Grand Prix as he ended up finishing 12th. The British racing superstar has struggled to find his best form in recent weeks as his Mercedes career nears its end.