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Here’s 10 things we learned from a Hungarian GP weekend featuring another twist in the F1 2025 title fight and big performance swings further back
The 2025 Formula 1 world championship fight has been full of twists and turns, with the recent Hungarian Grand Prix adding more drama to the mix.
Charles Leclerc missed his best opportunity to win a race this year due to a mysterious Ferrari problem that caused a dramatic pace slump, leading to a fourth-place finish.
Despite the setback, Ferrari’s recent pole position and podium finish at Spa show the team’s progress, with team boss Fred Vasseur dismissing the Hungary performance as an anomaly.
On the other hand, Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto impressed with a career-best sixth-place finish in Hungary, thanks to a decision to use their ‘joker’ for extra work on operational issues.
Red Bull faced challenges at the Hungaroring due to the track’s characteristics favoring McLaren, with Max Verstappen struggling to challenge for a higher position.
