Verstappen on unexpected second place after Red Bull qualifying struggles
Max Verstappen said he did not expect to be on the podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix after Red Bull’s qualifying struggles, but was “very happy” to finish second after what he described as a race of survival. Verstappen said: "Yeah, for sure [a podium and second place were beyond what we were expecting after Qualifying]. I didn't expect to be on the podium today, but we worked hard for it. I think the start was decent to get through at Turn 1 and 2, then after the first stop to get back ahead of Lewis under braking into Turn 1. Then it was just trying to survive on the [tyre] compounds, trying to make the right calls with strategy as well. I'm very happy to be second here, considering [everything]."
Verstappen buoyed by P2 finish in race of ‘survival'
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Hamilton on Ferrari's VSC pit call in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari made the wrong call by pitting him under the virtual safety car at the Hungarian Grand Prix, a decision he believes “opened the door” to the five-second penalty he later received for pit-lane speeding. Hamilton said: "I definitely don't think we should have taken the stop; the call came literally just before the pit lane entry, and I didn't have time to debate. We've got to trust that there's a decision that's been taken, but in hindsight, my tyres were totally fine, and I was probably going to lose out to Max, but I think I could have kept third at least. It just opened the door to the penalty I got at the end."
Lewis Hamilton rues Ferrari decision as 'wrong call' leads to latest F1 penalty
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Russell on Mercedes anti-stall issue in Hungarian Grand Prix
George Russell says he is "past the point of disappointment" after an anti-stall at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix left the Mercedes driver dropping to the back on lap one and finishing seventh. Russell said: "I'm sort of past the point of disappointment now, because if I'm continuing to be disappointed with everything that goes on, I'll just be disappointed every day of the week. So it's sort of like, I've got to stay positive. Another sort of technical issue that completely ruined the race. It's just unbelievable the list of things that's happened this season."
George Russell beyond 'disappointed' after tough F1 Hungarian GP
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Norris on McLaren team rules in Hungary
Lando Norris said McLaren’s team rules stopped him being allowed to pit first and try an undercut on team-mate Oscar Piastri during the Hungarian Grand Prix, despite feeling he had “much, much better pace”. Norris said: "I just want to win the race. There are certain rules we have as a team. We can't harm each other's race by being overly aggressive and wanting to win. But I want to win, and I certainly had much, much better pace than him. So, when I was stuck behind Oscar, Max [Verstappen] was three-four seconds behind, and at that point, he's still a threat."
'We have certain rules' - Lando Norris vents frustration over McLaren team-mate battle
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Aston Martin to run upgraded Honda PU
Honda’s upgraded power unit for Aston Martin will run for the first time on track during a filming day in Hungary on Wednesday, as the team looks for a further step after its new chassis package debuted at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Honda’s Shintaro Orihara said the 200km filming-day running is “a good opportunity to check how our new engine works on the chassis”, adding: “To introduce the new power unit in Zandvoort is quite important now the chassis is working well.” Aston Martin’s Mike Krack said the Hungary gains matched expectations: “I think the upgrade package works. And now we need to bring the next steps.”
Honda's new F1 engine to make debut next week
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Piastri on Sainz contact while being lapped in Hungary
Oscar Piastri said Carlos Sainz had “no excuse” for their contact when Piastri tried to lap him while fighting for victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Piastri said: "For me, there's no excuse at all. That's got to be one of the dumbest things I've ever seen on a race track. I don't really care what excuse you give."
Oscar Piastri furious after Carlos Sainz clash: 'One of the dumbest things I've seen'
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