P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A look at the major talking points heading into this weekend’s F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton is experiencing the longest F1 podium drought of his career, with his last podium finish dating back to the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix while he was driving for Mercedes. Despite finishing fourth multiple times for Ferrari, he has yet to secure a podium finish this year, unlike his teammate Charles Leclerc who has five podiums. The upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix presents Hamilton with a promising opportunity to end this dry spell given his strong track record at the Hungaroring. The F1 title race in 2025 has seen ups and downs, with Oscar Piastri recently claiming victory at Spa following Lando Norris’ pole position setback, showcasing the competitive nature of this season. George Russell’s call for a crisis meeting at Mercedes underscores the team’s struggles, impacting both his and Kimi Antonelli’s performance in recent races. Yuki Tsunoda’s progress in qualifying is worth noting as the season unfolds.
