Isack Hadjar said Red Bull never found a sweet spot that made the RB22 “driveable” during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Hadjar said: "We didn't succeed to achieve that. Finding a sweet spot and having something driveable for me was not possible the whole weekend. On paper, I was confident it was a track that was going to suit us, but then it just didn't really come alive."



Andrea Stella says there is “absolutely no problem” at McLaren after Oscar Piastri’s angry team radio during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Stella said: "Immediately after the race, Oscar clarified that his comment was a comment made in anger. It’s absolutely understandable that when you lead the race for almost half [of it], and then you see yourself losing the lead because of an episode with a backmarker, then you know you may have a moment and make a comment in anger. But there’s absolutely no problem from this point of view."

George Russell says he has "never had a season like this" after a Mercedes anti-stall issue left him crawling off the line and dropping to the back at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Russell said: "Obviously the problems are happening, but the whole team feels it as well. They're as p****d off as I am with how it's unfolded. We need to look at ourselves and ensure it's nothing we're doing wrong that is contributing to these errors. It's not like we're the only one, but it does feel like it is happening substantially more to me than others. Hopefully it swings around... I've never had a season like this in my whole career, let alone my F1 career."

Carlos Sainz says he will spend the Formula 1 summer break in the Balearic Islands with his family, continuing a routine he has followed for decades. Sainz said: "I normally spend my summer in the Balearic Islands. I'll spend most of my time in Mallorca. Mallorca is where my parents' home is for the summer. My whole family goes there for almost a month. Honestly, I've been doing that for 30 years."

Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen said the team are in a “development war” with Racing Bulls after their rivals moved five points clear in the Teams’ Championship. Steve Nielsen said: "We're in a development war with them, with Racing Bulls. And I keep hearing stories that some of the other teams — Aston Martin, Williams — are also bringing big upgrades, so we'll see. There's an awful long way to go and we're not taking anything for granted."



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