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Charles Leclerc’s race turned into a disaster following a perfect start to the Hungarian Grand Prix, which ended up with yet another McLaren one-two. Leclerc led much of the race from pole, before losing considerable pace following his final pit stop. George Russell revealed Mercedes’ theory that Leclerc’s Ferrari was on the verge of being “illegal”, resulting in mid-race changes to avoid a disqualification. Elsewhere, Lando Norris secured victory ahead of Oscar Piastri, with Russell completing the podium. Max Verstappen had to settle for ninth, three places ahead of a despondent Lewis Hamilton in 12th at the Hungaroring. Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they dissect the final race before the summer break!
Charles Leclerc admitted that he was wrong in expressing anger over the Ferrari team radio after a disappointing race in Budapest. Leclerc described the race as a “disaster” but later retracted his initial reaction. The Monegasque driver acknowledged his mistake and took responsibility for his outburst. Leclerc’s mature response reflected his growth and professionalism as a Formula 1 driver. His humility and self-awareness garnered respect from fans and the racing community. Leclerc’s ability to learn from his emotions and react with grace further solidified his reputation as a talented and level-headed racer.
