Seven things we learned at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix

There’s something about the Hungaroring and first-time Formula 1 winners. Perhaps it’s the flowing layout of the course north-east of Budapest, with almost kart-circuit-like characteristics. Allied to the difficulty to overtake, which puts much more value on a good qualifying session, it makes it a happy hunting ground for maiden victories.Case in point: Damon Hill, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button …Keep reading
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Ricciardo “angry” after RB “f***** up” Hungary strategy

An “angry” Daniel Ricciardo lamented a missed opportunity after his RB Formula 1 team “f***** up” his race strategy at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Ricciardo ran in front of team-mate Yuki Tsunoda during a very short opening stint on medium tyres, but was stuck behind Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen.The Williams and the Haas pitted on lap 6 before RB called Ricciardo in at the end of the next tour …Keep reading
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Ben Hunt: How a McLaren victory felt like a defeat

Damned if they do. Damned if they don’t. After weeks of missed opportunities and subsequent scrutiny into how it fluffed their lines, McLaren finally did it.Its 1-2 in the Hungarian Grand Prix should have been the crowning moment to show its opponents and critics alike it is back at the top.It would have been entirely justified. Brilliantly quick, seemingly at every track and in every weather …Keep reading
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Red Bull: “Rubbish” to link Verstappen’s radio anger to 3am sim racing

Red Bull thinks it “rubbish” to suggest Max Verstappen’s frustrations in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix can be linked to him sim racing until 3am on Saturday night.Verstappen came under fire from critics for his aggressive tone during the Hungaroring race as he repeatedly hit out at his pitwall for the bad strategy and lack of pace of the car.Asked after the race for his response to …Keep reading
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Does McLaren’s explanation for its F1 team orders controversy stack up?

McLaren may have delivered a dominant 1-2 at Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix, but it did not come without controversy thanks to the team orders controversy.A decision to pit Lando Norris first at the final round of stops handed the Briton the undercut and the lead against Oscar Piastri, and meant that when his team-mate pitted two laps later the Australian came out behind.What played out after …Keep reading
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