Between all the important news you can miss a few things during a Grand Prix weekend. Don’t worry, F1 will keep you informed in the ‘Meanwhile in …’ section of all the sense and nonsense from the world of Formula 1.
Good guy Vettel is standing up for the cameraman
Sebastian Vettel had to give an interview in the rain in Hungary. However, the Sky Sports cameraman who had to record the interview was not dry. Before the Heppenheimer wanted to speak to the British TV team, that problem had to be solved.
The insane progression of Racing Point
Racing Point has taken huge steps this year with its Mercedes copy. Robert Doornbos analyzes a round on board with Lance Stroll. The difference with last year’s Racing Point car is almost unbelievable.
Mighty Perez’s auto check on wet Hungaroring
That Sergio Perez can send a good game, is evident from the number of Formula 1 podiums to his name. The Mexican can still manage quite well in the rain, it appears. The Racing Point driver hit the ideal line on a drying Hungaroring, but managed to keep his RP20 out of the wall miraculously. Below you can see how Perez managed that.
How Red Bull repaired Verstappen’s car just in time
Max Verstappen could not choose a more unfortunate time to slip off the track. The Dutchman shot half an hour before the Grand Prix of Hungary started in the tire stacks, but thanks to a heroic repair action from the Red Bull Racing mechanics, he was still able to participate in the race. See how it went below.
Quarterback Seb saves Ferrari from tire drama
On the on-board radio you can hear how Ferrari informs about the upcoming pit stops at the start of the race. Dry weather tires are the only right choice. “Stop this round Seb for soft tires.” After a short pause, Vettel breaks through with the question: “Quitting mediums, don’t you think?” Experience is key.
Norris helps out mechanics with pity
Online Lando Norris reaps great respect for his tacit performance after a disappointing weekend in Hungary. The young Brit helps his team to take down and pack the McLaren out of sight of the cameras. “You will go far together. It’s been three long weeks. Thought they could use a few extra hands. “
Ricciardo and Verstappen: from teammates to lift friends
Out of sight is not out of mind. Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen must have thought that. The Australian will show his new lift buddy Verstappen on Instagram, or vice versa. Despite not walking around in the same outfit for a year and a half, nothing changes for the two. Keep it up, men!
The world start of Verstappen
Max Verstappen had a world start during the Grand Prix of Hungary. The Dutchman got away excellent and managed to work his way from P7 to P3 in the first corner series.
Horner defends Red Bull: ‘That looks like a wet place’
During the race it became clear that the Red Bull team was being called into question by the FIA. The stewards were eager to speak to the team about making Alexander Albon’s starting spot dry prior to the race. However, Horner is not worried: “I think the starting place looks very wet.”
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Verstappen shows his appreciation for Red Bull at the end of the race
‘You guys are legends’, was the sound of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull car after the race. Before the Grand Prix, it was unclear whether he could start at all. In the end, Verstappen managed to bring the car home to second position.
Nico Rosberg: from world champion to F1 bank-seater
Nico Rosberg was spotted during the Grand Prix of Hungary. Not to record his podcast or to drive a Mercedes: but as an on-screen fan. He is also watching the race on the bench.
Horner to Vettel: ‘Did Ferrari take your name off your jacket?
A striking image was reviewed on Saturday afternoon at the Hungaroring: Sebastian Vettel who is once again in conversation with Christian Horner and Helmut Marko of Red Bull Racing. Vettel has to leave Ferrari after this year and is looking for another team before 2021. Horner couldn’t resist commenting on Vettel’s departure. “Did they even take your name off your coat?”
Vettel avoids Ebel’s question: ‘Life continues’
Sebastian Vettel does not seem comfortable with Ferrari this season. This is also evident from interviews that the German gives. Vettel gave a remarkable answer to Kai Ebel, who asked if everything within the team is clear for tomorrow within the meaning of the priority rule.
Verstappen’s face speaks volumes after moderate qualification
Logically, Max Verstappen was not satisfied with a seventh place, according to these images and the on-board radio in the pitbox of Red Bull.
Verstappen spins on Hungaroring
During the third and final free practice, Max Verstappen spins at turn twelve. A large cloud of smoke can be seen, but the Dutchman can continue his way without visible damage.
Verstappen arrives in fat Aston Martin
Driving in Formula 1 has its privileges, as do the fat sports cars in which the drivers drive next to the track. Aston Martin doesn’t let any grass grow and gives Max Verstappen one of his expensive cars to travel to the Hungaroring.
Norris on pain in Austria: ‘Broken heart’
Lando Norris had a number of physical complaints in Austria last week. He tells the press with a laugh that it is because of a broken heart, he is said to have been dumped. Or not. The complaints appear to come from the long break in Formula 1.
F1 places Ferrari in midfield with Renault and McLaren
The official website of Formula 1 has pushed Ferrari to the facts. In an article on the platform, the Italian racing stable is placed in the midfield with McLaren, Racing Point and Renault. To top it all off, voters believe that Ferrari also does not have the best chance of podiums in 2020.
Hamilton on location with strange sweater
Lewis Hamilton has registered at the Hungaroring with a very special jersey. Whether this is an extension of his current fight against racism is not entirely clear.
Latifi gets another hand gesture from angry Verstappen
Max Verstappen has had another breeze with Nicholas Latifi. The Williams driver gets in his way again and on the on-board radio he scolds him. A week ago, the Dutchman also expressed his displeasure: “What are you doing buddy?”
Red Bull commemorates Bianchi death
With a small gesture, Red Bull Racing commemorates the death of Jules Bianchi. The driver died exactly five years ago, after a major crash during the Grand Prix of Japan in 2014. All drivers and teams are commemorating the loss of the driver this weekend.
Ricciardo floats on surfboard after 18 cutlets
Daniel Ricciardo clearly enjoys a piece of culture in Austria. On Instagram he posts a photo of himself, stand-up paddling on a lake between the Alps. Jokingly, he floats after eating enough food.
Norris: ‘Fortunately, I beat you last weekend’
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz regularly pelt the pit lane. When they played football in Hungary, the Briton had to beat his McLaren colleague. Norris had his comeback however already ready.
What kind of tattoos would Norris and Sainz take?
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz posted on Instagram what kind of tattoo they would get – if they got one. Norris’ suggestion has something to do with his family, Sainz would go for something completely different.
Albon walks around the Hungaroring
The Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren is on location in Budapest. The Dutchman places a photo on Twitter showing Alexander Albon who is called a track walk performs. In addition, a thick cloud suit can be seen above the circuit
The paddock of the Hungaroring
The first images have appeared of the paddock of the Hungaroring. In Budapest there are no motorhomes, but there are huts for drivers and team bosses and a COVID-19 test station per team. (Photo: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images)
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