P1racenews AI automatic summary:
As F1 heads into the summer break, who needs the time to reflect and who goes in with momentum on their side after the Hungarian GP?
“After the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri head into the summer break with an equal rating of 8.5, with Norris just nine points behind Piastri thanks to a brilliant McLaren strategy that helped him overtake pole-sitter Charles Leclerc.
Despite a strategic setback, Piastri maintained his championship lead but couldn’t capitalize on late opportunities, narrowly missing out on passing Norris with a daring braking move.
George Russell had a stellar performance, reclaiming a podium finish at the expense of Leclerc, solidifying his position at Mercedes for the upcoming seasons.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored 6.5 after securing the final point in Budapest, ending his run of disappointing races with some much-needed confidence.
Although Charles Leclerc impressed with a pole position, he faced setbacks during the race, losing positions to Piastri and Russell, and facing criticism for his on-track maneuvers.
Unfortunately, Lewis Hamilton struggled during the race weekend, qualifying 12th and failing to make significant progress during the race, resulting in a challenging weekend for the decorated driver.”
