'They look very strong'
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli struggled during Friday practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton dominated both sessions, leaving Mercedes concerned about their competitive pace.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing performance battle between top F1 teams and the technical challenges posed by the resurfaced Hungaroring circuit.
'They look very strong' – Russell wary of Ferrari threat in Hungary as Mercedes struggle in Friday practice Ferrari headed both sessions on Friday, while Mercedes failed to show competitive one-lap pace in Hungary.
George Russell believes that Ferrari "look very strong" having dominated Friday practice ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Mercedes struggled for performance.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton each finished fastest in both of Friday's one-hour sessions in Budapest, with the tight, twisty confines of the Hungaroring expected to suit the Scuderia's car this weekend.
Despite leading both the Teams' and Drivers' standings, Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli failed to challenge the leading times in either session.
"It was quite a strange day out there I think for everybody," said Russell, who finished P5 in both sessions.
"It's an amazing track to drive but they've resurfaced half the track, super bumpy.
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