F1 qualifying in Hungary!
Kieran Jackson2 August 2025 14:55
Ten minutes till qualifying in Budapest!
It seems like a McLaren battle for pole right here – however will we get a shock?
Norris vs Piastri seems set to be the principle contest however can Verstappen or perhaps even a Ferrari make a shock dart for high spot?
We’re about to search out out!
Kieran Jackson2 August 2025 14:50
F1 driver standings
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 266 factors
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 250 factors
3. Max Verstappen (Crimson Bull) – 185 factors
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 157 factors
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 139 factors
7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 63 factors
8. Alex Albon (Williams) – 54 factors
9. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 37 factors
10. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 27 factors
12. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 22 factors
12. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 20 factors
13. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 20 factors
14. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 16 factors
15. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 16 factors
16. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 16 factors
17. Yuki Tsunoda (Crimson Bull) – 10 factors
19. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 6 factors
20. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0 factors
21. Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 0 factors
Chris Wilson2 August 2025 14:45
Norris: Automotive ‘has felt fairly good’
“The automobile for the reason that first lap has felt fairly good,” says Lando Norris after follow.
“All my laps have been respectable. The second session was somewhat bit extra messy on low gasoline and excessive gasoline, just a few extra errors.
“It’s all a part of follow and discovering the restrict in numerous areas. Good understanding. I do know what I need from the automobile. It is perhaps a bit tougher attempting to get it,” he provides.
Chris Wilson2 August 2025 14:38
F1’s return to Hungary serves as reminder of McLaren quarrel on the horizon
The Hungaroring, Budapest. Twelve months in the past, because it turned obvious that McLaren’s 2024 mid-season renaissance was greater than only a momentary spike on the efficiency graph, that is the place the first banging of heads occurred between the papaya drivers out on observe. Two drivers determined for victory, which made a quarrel, with neither outlined as workforce No 1, fairly the inevitability.
Ultimately, Oscar Piastri claimed his first F1 race victory and virtually regarded embarrassed to rejoice. It solely got here after Lando Norris reluctantly conceded the lead, as his engineer Will Joseph pleaded with the Brit to comply with workforce orders.
Jack Rathborn2 August 2025 14:32
Lewis Hamilton thinks about podium drought ‘each day’
Lewis Hamilton admits he thinks concerning the longest run of his profession with no grand prix podium, at the moment at 15 races, “each day”.
Hamilton joked that the poor run doesn’t trouble, initially stating “no”, however then admitted the dearth of success aggravates him.
“In fact it does,” he added. “I give it some thought each day.”
Jack Rathborn2 August 2025 14:22
F1 constructor standings
7. Racing Bulls – 41 factors
8. Aston Martin – 36 factors
Kieran Jackson2 August 2025 14:14
George Russell admits to threat of Mercedes exit
George Russell’s await his Formulation One future to be confirmed is ready to increase till no less than subsequent month’s summer time break, regardless of the affirmation that Max Verstappen will keep at Crimson Bull.
Russell mentioned that “perhaps the pursuits weren’t aligned for a while” between himself and the workforce, including that “my entire profession, till final 12 months, the workforce have supported me a lot and given me such wonderful alternatives”.
“”I nonetheless belief within the workforce that they are going to at all times assist me so long as I am performing, so that is what I have to concentrate on,” he added.
“However in fact, these previous months haven’t been probably the most assuring for our future, and that is simply been a bit conflicting.”
Nonetheless, studies counsel that Russell is closing in on a brand new deal that may run till 2027.
Chris Wilson2 August 2025 14:07
Lewis Hamilton says ‘there can be tears’ throughout F1 summer time break
“The final god is aware of what number of seasons have been laborious in their very own manner. This one has undoubtedly been probably the most intense one, I’d say, simply from a piece perspective,” Hamilton mentioned.
“Integrating into a brand new tradition and into a brand new workforce. It is not gone easily in all areas, and it has been an actual battle.
“I undoubtedly have to get away and recharge, be across the children, snigger, let go. I am certain there will be some tears in some unspecified time in the future and I feel that is actually wholesome.”
Jack Rathborn2 August 2025 13:59
Max Verstappen commits future to Crimson Bull for 2026 F1 season
“I am discussing with the workforce already the plans, the issues that we need to change for subsequent 12 months, in order that implies that I am additionally staying with the workforce for subsequent 12 months,” Verstappen mentioned on Thursday.
“The factor is at all times that persons are waffling a lot all through the entire season, whereas the one one that truly can or ought to converse is just not talking. That is me.
“And I do this on function as a result of it is not sensible to start out throwing issues round, and truly that needs to be the identical for everybody.
“Some folks identical to to stir the pot, some folks identical to to create drama. However, for me, it is at all times been fairly clear, and likewise for subsequent 12 months.”
Jack Rathborn2 August 2025 13:31
