The classification of Hungarian Grand Prix brought a big surprise and that is that the pole was not for a Red Bull, but for the Mercedes 44 of lewis hamilton.
And that on Friday the British came to say that the car felt “like at its worst.” In fact, his partner George Russell was knocked out in Q1 to the anger of Toto Wolff. However, the sensations were much better for a Lewis Hamilton that adds his first pole since Saudi Arabia 2021one that has felt “like the first”.
And after six grand prix, the pole slipped away from max verstappen. The Dutchman did not quite feel comfortable with the improvements and, although they were only three thousandths, he was second. to his partner Sergio Perez Things didn’t go well for him either. After an accident on Friday, he made it to Q3, but there it could only be nineth.
McLaren It has ceased to be a surprise and has stabilized at the top of the table. Lando Norris was third less than a tenth of a tenth from pole position and Oscar Piastri continues to take steps forward and will start fourth alongside his garage mate.
In the background were several teams. One of them Ferrari. Hungary does not adapt very well to the characteristics of its pilots and they have noticed it. C.harles Leclerc could only be sixth and Carlos Sainz was left out of Q3 for the first time, qualifying 11th. The worst news is that the Hungaroring is a difficult circuit to overtake and his race pace is not very good compared to his rivals.
Aston Martin is in a similar situation. Lance Stroll was left out again in Q2 and Fernando Alonso she did all she could, which earned her a eighth position with the two Alfa Romeos ahead. And in a circuit in which they promised that they would do well. At least Alonso has become the only driver on the grid who has been in every Grand Prix in Q3.
Schedule and where to watch on TV
The race at the Hungaroring will start at 15:00 Spanish time and it can be seen through ‘DAZN F1’, after subscribing to the platform. In addition, you can follow the race on the website of The sixth.
Last season victory went to Max Vertsappen followed by the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
