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George Russell was relieved after finishing third in F1’s Hungarian GP, saying he was “glad to get by” Charles Leclerc after their fierce battle.
George Russell expressed his relief after finishing third in the Hungarian Grand Prix, stating that he was pleased to have overtaken Charles Leclerc after a fierce battle. The Briton secured the podium spot behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, despite starting fourth and narrowly missing out on pole position. Leclerc encountered difficulties during the race, ultimately losing out on a podium finish due to a chassis issue that caused a significant drop in pace. Russell managed to pass Leclerc with eight laps remaining, after an intense battle where the two cars made contact, resulting in a penalty for Leclerc for blocking Russell. Russell criticized Leclerc’s actions during the duel, emphasizing the importance of staying within the limits of a car’s potential in such high-speed situations. Leclerc defended his maneuver, claiming he repositioned his car before braking, downplaying the penalty and focusing more on the technical issues that hampered his race performance.
