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F1 preview: A lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info George Russell seemed to accuse Red Bull and Ferrari of breaking Formula One rules moments after securing a podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Mercedes star claimed Red Bull and Ferrari had “pushed the regulations” over their floor designs which may have given them an advantage. Related articles Red Bull snap up F1 legend's son in bid to find the next Verstappen F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Verstappen wins thrilling contest in Budapest The FIA will crackdown on flexible floors from the Belgian Grand Prix as part of a technical directive aimed at reducing porpoising. Russell called out his rivals after being asked if … [Read more...] about George Russell appears to accuse Red Bull and Ferrari of cheating but Horner denies claims

George Russell suggested Red Bull and Ferrari might not be so far ahead of Mercedes when the Formula 1 circus returns from its summer break. The Belgian Grand Prix will finally see the implementation of the technical directive announced by the FIA in June over porpoising and its effect on the health of drivers. It was due to take effect in France last month, but it has been delayed more than once amid backlash from some teams. Mercedes had been particularly vocal in their desire for lawmakers to step in, with Russell and Lewis Hamilton among those worst affected by porpoising at the time. The likes of Red Bull and Ferrari, however, had fixed the problem themselves and so did not welcome FIA intervention. The Silver Arrows appeared to have figured out how to fix the issue themselves since, and have been far more competitive in recent races. And Russell believes they could be even closer in the second part of the season as the FIA clamps down on 'flexi-floors'. … [Read more...] about Mercedes star George Russell accuses rivals Red Bull and Ferrari of “pushing” F1 rules

Lewis Hamilton lamented an issue on his Mercedes which prevented him from matching George Russell's result in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix . The younger Brit secure the first pole position of his career in Budapest . It came as a complete shock to everyone including the racer himself, with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc being beaten just when it looked like it was Ferrari's session to lose. Red Bull had opened the door with a disaster in qualifying. Sergio Perez struggled for pace and went out in Q2, having to settle for 11th place, and Max Verstappen suffered a power unit issue which meant he could not set a good time, and will start the race in 10th. Hamilton might have been able to challenge for pole himself, but suffered an issue with his drag reduction system which hampered his efforts. It means he will be starting the race from seventh, and will hope to climb in the early stages of the race to help his team-mate. "I tried to open the … [Read more...] about Lewis Hamilton reacts after DRS issue as George Russell takes pole for Hungarian GP

Ferrari may show up for the Belgian Grand Prix at the end of the summer break without team principal Mattia Binotto. That is according to Ralf Schumacher , who believes the Italian could be axed over the team's string of strategy screw-ups. The latest came at the Hungarian Grand Prix , where Charles Leclerc had his race ruined by the call to put him on hard tyres that would just not warm up. Before that, Leclerc was denied the race win in Monaco by a pit stop blunder which saw him fall from first to fourth. And Carlos Sainz never got the chance to compete for the podium in France when he was called in to the pits while overtaking Sergio Perez . All those errors, plus the team's ongoing reliability problems with their power units, have led to speculation that changes in personnel could be made. And former F1 racer Schumacher believes even team principal Binotto might not be immune to the axe. "I already see him in danger during the summer break," he told Sky … [Read more...] about Ferrari could sack team boss Mattia Binotto over summer after Hungarian GP disaster