Leclerc: “The start will be crucial, McLaren very strong”
Charles Leclerc will start from the front row of the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and can aim for victory with Ferrari
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Ferrari, Vasseur gives himself a grade: “Good start, but it’s not enough. Everything is still possible”
The self-assessments of Ferrari team principal, Frederic Vasseur at the end of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season
Leclerc: “I struggled compared to Hamilton. We will start with used tires”
Charles Leclerc, due to the chaotic nature of the Budapest qualifying, will have to face the first stint with used tires
Hamilton and the steward nightmare: four penalties in six GPs. And Mercedes thanks
The English champion is, despite himself, becoming a regular recipient of sanctions that are costing him precious points in terms of the championship
Stella: “Ferrari remains the favorite for the race”
Andrea Stella of McLaren is convinced that Ferrari remains the car to beat even in view of the F1 Hungarian GP
Hamilton penalized, Vasseur rallies the troops: “The extra Soft is certainly not for taking to the Netherlands”
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur emphasizes the excellent race pace and the tactical variable that can help Hamilton
Hamilton: “After 3 penalties in 3 weekends, staying positive is difficult”
Lewis Hamilton has highlighted how it is becoming increasingly complicated to maintain positivity after the last few weeks
How the wind helped Norris overturn Ferrari
The overnight wind shift favored McLaren and put Ferrari in crisis, with Ferrari also having to blame itself for its qualifying execution.
Impeding Hamilton, FIA: “Not warned via radio and could not see him in the mirrors. But he impeded and damaged Piastri”
The reason for the penalty inflicted by the FIA on Lewis Hamilton for “unnecessarily impeding” Oscar Piastri in Q3
Leclerc: “I realized I couldn’t aim for pole position already in Q1”
Charles Leclerc did not seem satisfied with the outcome of his qualifying session, which saw him almost two and a half tenths behind Norris