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George Russell’s Mercedes in FIA summons at Hungarian GP
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell’s W16 has been summoned by the FIA ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, following a challenging performance in Spa where he finished fifth, over 30 seconds behind the winner.
Russell is aiming to avoid a repeat of last year’s struggles at the Hungaroring after facing a nightmarish Q1 exit but managing to salvage a top-10 finish.
Before the start of the on-track action on Friday, Russell’s car was part of an official presentation for media and paddock personnel to inspect up close, along with rookie Oliver Bearman’s Haas and Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin.
With the title battle intensifying in Hungary, the championship contenders include Oscar Piastri extending his lead over Lando Norris and Max Verstappen trailing behind in third, needing a strong result to stay in contention.
F1 headlines leading into the Hungarian GP highlight Verstappen’s controversial incident, Alonso’s FIA medical evaluation, Jos Verstappen’s displeasure with a media interview, and a bizarre safety car incident during the race.
