🗞 In The Headlines

1/ Mercedes Struggles in Hungarian Qualifying: Hamilton P5, Russell Shockingly Out in Q1

In a challenging qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, George Russell found himself knocked out in the first segment, placing the blame squarely on his shoulders. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, fresh off a triumphant win at Silverstone, faced difficulties with his car's balance and tire performance, resulting in a lackluster qualifying performance. Hamilton noted the challenges posed by the heat and tire conditions, expressing hope for a better showing in the race despite starting from a less favorable position. Meanwhile, team boss Toto Wolff criticized the lack of communication and execution that led to Russell's disappointing P17 start.

2/ McLaren Stuns Red Bull in Hungarian GP Qualifying

Championship leader Max Verstappen experienced a rare setback as Red Bull failed to outpace the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite Verstappen's strong performance throughout the weekend with his upgraded RB20, he was ultimately outqualified, securing only the third spot on the grid. His teammate, Sergio Perez, faced an even tougher challenge, crashing out in Q1 due to tricky wet conditions, marking his second consecutive early exit. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner acknowledged the competitive nature of the session and hinted at the challenges ahead, noting that winning from third on the grid at this track is historically difficult.

3/ Ferrari Salvages Decent Grid Positions Amidst Challenging Hungarian GP Weekend

Ferrari faced a challenging Hungarian Grand Prix weekend but managed to secure promising starting positions for Sunday's race in Budapest. Carlos Sainz will start in fourth place, while Charles Leclerc lines up sixth on the grid. Despite topping the opening practice session, Ferrari struggled to keep pace with McLaren and Red Bull. Leclerc's crash in the second practice added to the team's difficulties, but both drivers delivered solid qualifying performances. Team boss Fred Vasseur acknowledged the need for further improvements to the SF-24 but remains optimistic about the race, emphasizing the potential for strong results given the competitive race pace and the possibility of overtaking on the track.

4/ Alonso Slams FIA's 'Gross Error' in Hungarian GP Qualifying Chaos

Fernando Alonso criticized the FIA for its quick decision to issue a red flag during the closing stages of Q3 at the Hungarian Grand Prix following Yuki Tsunoda's crash at Turn 5. With just over two minutes left, Alonso was on a faster lap when the red flag abruptly ended the session, preventing any driver from completing their laps. Alonso highlighted a verbal agreement that typically calls for double yellows instead of a red flag in such situations, suggesting it would have allowed drivers past the incident to finish their laps. The situation worsened when Alonso and his teammate Lance Stroll were initially directed into parc ferme, only to be told to resume once it was decided the session could continue, causing confusion and frustration.

5/ Norris Unfazed by Pressure as McLaren Aims for Hungarian GP Victory

Lando Norris, starting from pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, maintains he has no additional pressure to prove himself despite Nico Rosberg's claims that McLaren must capitalize on their front-row lockout. Norris, who secured his first Formula 1 win at the Miami Grand Prix in May, has been in contention for victory in five of the six races since but hasn't added to his tally. Despite facing criticism for not converting a lead into a win at Silverstone, Norris insists that each race is important and the team has consistently performed well. He emphasizes that their goal is to maximize every opportunity and improve their standings against rivals like Red Bull.

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👀 Did You Know…

The team principal of Red Bull Racing earns an estimated annual salary of $10-15 million as of 2024. Horner has been with Red Bull since 2005 and has significantly contributed to the team's success, leading them to multiple World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships.

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