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Wolff confirms Mercedes 2020 seat between Bottas and Ocon
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has confirmed the race for the free seat with the team for 2020 is a straight fight between Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon.
P16 in Q1 felt like a “pole lap” for Williams, says George Russell
George Russell says his run to 16th during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying felt like a “pole lap” for the Williams team amid a torrid 2019 Formula 1 season.
Perez accuses Ricciardo of “very disrespectful” attempted pass in Q1
Sergio Perez says Daniel Ricciardo’s attempted pass on him late on during qualifying for Formula 1’s 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix was a “very disrespectful” move.
Vettel: Ferrari saw Hungary struggles coming ‘for a long time’
Sebastian Vettel was unsurprised by Ferrari’s failure to fight for pole position in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, saying the team had expected to struggle at the Hungaroring “for a long time”.
Hamilton says Mercedes F1 car “plateaued” in Hungary qualifying
Lewis Hamilton says the performance of his Mercedes Formula 1 car “plateaued” during a “difficult” qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Valtteri Bottas glad to hit front row after Hungary turnaround
Valtteri Bottas was pleased with his run to second place in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday after a difficult start to the race weekend had left him on the back foot.
Giovinazzi gets three-place grid penalty for Stroll block in Q1
Antonio Giovinazzi will drop three positions for Formula 1’s 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix after receiving a penalty for impeding Lance Stroll during qualifying.
Max Verstappen knew first F1 pole was only "a matter of time"
Max Verstappen says he knew achieving his first-ever Formula 1 pole position was only “a matter of time” after securing the feat at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc admits he needs to learn from “unnecessary” mistakes
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has branded his Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying crash as “completely unnecessary” and says he needs to work on his recent mistakes.
“Cautious” Hamilton wanted to retire from German GP to save engine
Lewis Hamilton says mileage concerns with the engine in his Mercedes Formula 1 car prompted his call to retire from last weekend’s German Grand Prix.
Hamilton edges Verstappen, Vettel in close final Hungary F1 practice
Lewis Hamilton edged out Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel to top a close-fought final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon, giving Mercedes a boost heading into qualifying later today.
Racing Point: Marginal gain for midfield teams on 22-race F1 calendar
Increasing to a 22-race Formula 1 calendar in 2020 will only offer a marginal commercial gain for midfield teams, according to Racing Point chief Otmar Szafnauer.
Valtteri Bottas: Mercedes F1 future not playing on my mind
Valtteri Bottas is refusing to let speculation regarding his Mercedes Formula 1 future distract him on race weekends, focusing only on his own performances in his push to secure a seat for 2020.
Vettel unsure where Ferrari stands against Mercedes, Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel concedes it is “hard to say” where Ferrari stacks up against Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Red Bull after Hungarian Grand Prix practice.
‘Misjudgement’ led to “silly” FP2 crash, says Alexander Albon
Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Alexander Albon admits a “misjudgement” led to his “silly error” as he crashed at the start of second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Bottas' engine went into 'safety mode' after FP1 misfire issue
Valtteri Bottas says an issue on his first-timed lap during opening practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix resulted in his Mercedes Formula 1 engine going into a “safety mode”.
Lewis Hamilton: Wet practice running now 'irrelevant' in Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton says wet-weather practice running is "kind of irrelevant now" for Formula 1 teams after losing the majority of second practice in Hungary to the rain.
Alfa Romeo prepares for German GP appeal hearing in September
Alfa Romeo Racing team manager Beat Zehnder has confirmed its FIA appeal hearing will take place on September 24 th over its post-race penalties from the German Grand Prix.
Red Bull duo label Mercedes as the team to beat in Hungary
Red Bull Formula 1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Max Verstappen have picked out Mercedes as the benchmark team to beat at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly tops rain-hit Hungarian GP FP2 as Albon crashes out
Pierre Gasly headed up a one-two finish for Red Bull in a rain-hit second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday afternoon as Alexander Albon crashed out early for Toro Rosso.
George Russell: Williams could have led, finished 7th in Germany
George Russell believes he could have led the German Grand Prix and finished the race seventh for Williams had he been more forceful when asking to move onto slick tyres.
Lewis Hamilton would welcome Max Verstappen as Mercedes F1 teammate
Lewis Hamilton would welcome Max Verstappen as his Formula 1 teammate at Mercedes and would see it as an “opportunity” to prove who is the better driver.
Norris summoned to FIA Stewards for FP1 infringement, avoids penalty
Lando Norris has faced the FIA Stewards before second practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix after stopping in the fast lane in the pits during FP1.
Lewis Hamilton quickest from Verstappen in first Hungary F1 practice
Lewis Hamilton set the pace for Mercedes in opening practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday as teammate Valtteri Bottas was sidelined for the majority of the session by a power unit issue.