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Pérez’s race pace in F1 Hungarian GP “was surprisingly good” — Russell

Following the end of the 2024 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes seems to have had a tale of two halves with their results. While the man who was on the top step on Formula One’s last outing in Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton found himself finishing the race in P3, recording his 200th F1 podium. George…

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“But what we have to acknowledge is that McLaren are clearly now leading the field” — Toto Wolff praises McLaren after hard fought F1 Hungarian GP podium

After two victories in a row Mercedes had to settle for third in the Hungarian GP with Lewis Hamilton, as George Russell only managed eighth. There was a hairy moment however late in the race when Max Verstappen overzealously tried to overtake Hamilton for far out, leading to contact between the two rivals. The Dutchman…

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F1 | Hungarian GP | Race | Piastri wins first Grand Prix from Norris as Verstappen angrily finishes 5th

Pierre Gasly started from pit lane as Alpine added more engine components into the pool. There was a scare for polesitter Lando Norris before the race as he complained about his throttle not working as it should. McLaren changed a throttle damper on the grid. 13 of the drivers started on mediums, with the Astons,…

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Russell “really quite angry” with Q1 exit at F1 Hungarian GP: “We can’t be throwing away opportunities like this”

It was a massively frustrating Saturday for George Russell at the Hungarian Grand Prix as he was knocked out in Q1, alongside Sergio Pérez. On the first set of tyres, Russell was tentative and he could only manage P14 fastest. The 26-year-old also had a moment at turn 8 but carried on. He took responsibility…

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Russell admits it was a “real blow” retiring from his home race at the F1 British GP

Mercedes driver George Russell faced a tough race at his home circuit at the F1 British Grand Prix, dealing with difficult weather conditions and a water leak that ultimately led to his second DNF of the season. Despite the setbacks, Russell remains optimistic about his future prospects and the performance of his team. George Russell…

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“It does feel that way” — Wolff says Mercedes back in the game after “fairytale” win with Lewis Hamilton at F1 British GP

Mercedes is on a roll. For the first time since 2021, they have won consecutive races. Following on from George Russell’s victory in Austria when Max Verstappen and Lando Norris tangled with 8 laps to go, Lewis Hamilton took his first win since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at his home race at Silverstone…

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“These conditions really got the car into a perfect window” — Russell reflects on his F1 British GP pole lap

George Russell secured pole position ahead of the British Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Russell, fresh off his win in Austria last week and buoyed by the support from the home crowd, claimed his second pole in four races, shading Lewis Hamilton by 0.171s….

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F1 | British GP | Qualifying | Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Silverstone; Verstappen P4 as Perez goes out in Q1

Q1 After a rain-hit FP3 session and some more rain in between the sessions, the start of qualifying for the British GP saw the sun come out between the clouds, but the track was still damp from the earlier weather. Most drivers headed out on the green-walled intermediate tyres in the damp circuit. But Valtteri…

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