'Off day' leaves Hamilton seeking his lost rhythm

Formula One - Grand Prix of Europe - Baku, Azerbaijan - 18/6/16 - A cat crosses the track in front of Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain as he drives during the third practice session. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

BAKU (Reuters) - Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton blamed a rare 'off day' for an error-filled qualifying performance on Saturday at the Baku street circuit that hosts Azerbaijan's first grand prix.

The Briton, winner of the two previous races in Monaco and Montreal, will start in 10th place after clipping a wall and breaking his car's suspension while Mercedes team mate and rival Nico Rosberg took pole position.