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George Russell turns finger of blame on himself despite dramatic Hungarian change
George Russell acknowledged that he was solely responsible for missing out on pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, despite significant changes during qualifying. He was content with starting fourth in his struggling Mercedes but believed he had the potential for pole position. A sudden wind shift in Q3 affected most drivers, with only Charles Leclerc managing to improve and secure pole position. Russell explained that he lost three-tenths of a second due to wind conditions in Turn 14, narrowly missing out on pole. Reflecting on the session, he recognized the challenges faced by all drivers and focused on areas for improvement. Russell criticized himself for not adapting to the changing wind conditions, emphasizing that each driver had their own reasons for not achieving their personal best in Q3.
