Hungarian GP: Mercedes fears about Ferrari pace realised says George Russell after Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc top practice | F1 News

Hungarian GP: Mercedes fears about Ferrari pace realised says George Russell after Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc top practice | F1 News

George Russell admitted Mercedes’ fears about Ferrari’s doubtless sturdy pace on the Hungarian Grand Prix materialised in a Friday practice dominated by their world championship rivals. Mercedes lead the world championship battles with eight wins from 10 races thus far however the tight and twisty nature of Hungaroring had led to options within the build-up…

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Kimi Antonelli takes championship lead after surging to victory in Japan from Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc

Kimi Antonelli takes championship lead after surging to victory in Japan from Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc

Kimi Antonelli has sealed victory on the Japanese Grand Prix, the Italian turning into the youngest-ever championship chief after placing in a commanding drive to declare his second consecutive win from Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc following an earlier Safety Car. When the lights went out on the Suzuka Circuit, Piastri made a shocking begin…

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Charles Leclerc hoping to put Mercedes under pressure in Japan after ‘pushing to the max’ with P4 lap in Qualifying

Charles Leclerc hoping to put Mercedes under pressure in Japan after ‘pushing to the max’ with P4 lap in Qualifying

Charles Leclerc is hopeful that, with a “good start”, he and Ferrari can put the Mercedes automobiles under pressure in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, with the Monegasque ranging from P4 after “pushing to the max” throughout Qualifying. Leclerc caught the eye as he launched into his decisive run in Q3, earlier than a snap of…

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Charles Leclerc: ‘Cannot stand’ new F1 qualifying rules after mistake costs Ferrari driver on straight

Charles Leclerc: ‘Cannot stand’ new F1 qualifying rules after mistake costs Ferrari driver on straight

Laurence EdmondsonMar 28, 2026, 04:52 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Charles Leclerc vented his frustration at Formula 1’s new rules after a mistake in qualifying on the Japanese Grand Prix upset his energy unit’s power deployment and price him pricey. The Ferrari driver certified fourth…

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Juan Pablo Montoya reveals the key reason Lewis Hamilton must outperform Charles Leclerc

Juan Pablo Montoya reveals the key reason Lewis Hamilton must outperform Charles Leclerc

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has spoken about why it’s so essential for Lewis Hamilton to outperform his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc. After struggling in his first season with the Maranello outfit in 2025, Hamilton is keen to return to his championship-winning kind after having a private reset over the winter break. While it…

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