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Verstappen's Struggles in Hungary: A Surprising Start to the Weekend

Max Verstappen faces an unexpected challenge at the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, reporting significant issues with his Red Bull car. Following the first two practice sessions, he found himself in 14th place, a notable 1.1 seconds behind leader Lando Norris.

Our Take:

This early setback raises concerns for the reigning champion and his team. If Verstappen and Red Bull cannot rectify the performance issues quickly, it could open the door for a more competitive field throughout the race weekend, particularly with rivals like Lando Norris showing promising pace.

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Source: Autosport

Piastri Optimistic Despite Unpredictable Car Performance in Practice

Oscar Piastri remains upbeat for the remainder of the weekend, reflecting on his strong performances in practice. Despite securing second place in both sessions, the McLaren star noted some unexpected behavior from his MCL39 but feels he has made improvements to the car. Our Take: Piastri's ability to

Alonso Confident in Managing Medical Issues at Hungaroring

Fernando Alonso remains optimistic despite facing challenges due to back pain. The Aston Martin driver, who missed the opening practice session, believes that his medical issues will be "manageable" as he competes in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Our Take: Alonso's resilience is commendable and speaks to

Surprises on the Timing Screens: Russell's Views from the Hungaroring

In a baffling start to the race weekend at the Hungaroring, George Russell expressed his surprise over the unexpected performances from certain teams that emerged at the top of the timing screens. The Mercedes driver described the day as "strange" and noted how these results caught him off

Mexico City Madness: What’s New for the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix at Altitude?

Explore the challenges and strategies teams face at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, from engine performance to driver preparation at high altitude.

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Piastri Optimistic Despite Unpredictable Car Performance in Practice

Alonso Confident in Managing Medical Issues at Hungaroring

Surprises on the Timing Screens: Russell's Views from the Hungaroring

Mexico City Madness: What’s New for the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix at Altitude?