04/08/2025 19:15
Lando Norris secured a surprise victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix
following a one-stop gamble, as a result of finding himself in
fifth at the end of the first lap. He survived a late charge from
title leader and team-mate Oscar Piastri, who holds a nine-point
lead going into the F1 summer break. George Russell completed the
podium behind the McLaren one-two, whilst Max Verstappen and Lewis
Hamilton endured difficult races in ninth and 12th, respectively.
Here is how media from around the world reacted to the 14th round
of the F1 season, the Hungarian Grand Prix. 🇬🇧 The Times - 'Wolff:
Hamilton can win record title, he just needs a car he can trust'
Starting in the United Kingdom, British newspaper The Times
reported on comments post-race by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on his
former driver, Hamilton. The seven-time world champion was
incredibly downbeat after both qualifying and the grand prix in
Hungary, suggesting Ferrari needs a new driver and that he is
"useless". Post-race, Wolff insisted that the 40-year-old must
remember how good he is, and that an eighth drivers' title can be
won if he has the correct car underneath him next season. 🇳🇱 De
Telegraaf - 'Red Bull's top advisor Helmut Marko: "I think we've
found the cause of this weekend's problems"' In the Netherlands,
publication De Telegraaf focused on the difficulties endured by
Verstappen and Red Bull. The Dutchman qualified in eighth but
finished in ninth, insisting that "nothing works". However,
post-race, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko revealed that
the team believes it has discovered what caused a horrific weekend
in Hungary. According to Marko, "the tyres didn't work" for Red
Bull's RB21, resulting in the challenging weekend for both
Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda, who finished comfortably outside the
points. 🇮🇹 La Gazzetta dello Sport - 'Hamilton: "It's worse than
any other season, but I haven't lost my drive. I love racing."' In
Italy, La Gazzetta dello Sport has focused on Hamilton's immense
struggle at the Hungaroring, a track he has previously won at on
eight occasions. Despite being the most successful driver in the
Hungarian GP, it was a disastrous weekend and one which left him
calling himself "useless" and noting that Ferrari need a new
driver. Speaking after the race, he has accepted it will be his
worst season in F1, but that he does still continue to "love
racing" after finishing in 12th. 🇺🇸 The Washington Post - 'Lewis
Hamilton says he has "a lot going on in the background" after
another tough race' In the United States, The Washington Post also
highlighted the striking comments made by Hamilton, who built upon
his qualifying comments post-race. The 105-time race winner
insisted it was simply how he was currently feeling, but also
pointed out that there was "a lot going on in the background".
Interestingly, when asked what he was referring to, the Briton
opted against going into any detail, leaving it in the air for
speculation. 🇩🇪 BILD - 'Verstappen: "I won't win races like this
anymore"' In Germany, BILD reported a remarkable comment from
Verstappen, who conceded that he will not "win races like this
anymore" in 2025. The Red Bull driver ruled himself out of
claiming another victory this season, following the troubles he
experienced in Hungary. Marko also accepted it is now "impossible"
for Verstappen to defend his title and become a five-time world
champion, having fallen 97 points adrift. 🇯🇵 The Japan Times -
'Lando Norris enjoying battle with Oscar Piastri after winning
Hungarian GP' And finally, in Japan, The Japan Times published
comments from race winner Norris, on his intense battle with
Piastri. The two McLaren drivers had an intense fight for the
victory in the final laps, with Piastri having attempted two huge
lunges at the first corner. Reflecting on the scrarp, Norris is
hoping for "more of the same" in the closing 10 rounds, following
the summer break.
