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How much time has Aston Martin gained with its F1 Hungarian GP update?

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Hungarian GP
How much time has Aston Martin gained with its F1 Hungarian GP update?

Antonelli hit with grid drop for yellow flag infringement in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Antonelli hit with grid drop for yellow flag infringement in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

Hamilton slapped with grid drop for impeding Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

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Hungarian GP
Hamilton slapped with grid drop for impeding Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop

Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop

Verstappen on latest Red Bull woes: "Desperate? I'm already past that stage"

Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Verstappen on latest Red Bull woes: "Desperate? I'm already past that stage"

Alonso explains how the impact of Aston Martin’s upgrades go further than Hungarian GP qualifying breakthrough

Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Alonso explains how the impact of Aston Martin’s upgrades go further than Hungarian GP qualifying breakthrough

Antonelli risks grid drop as stewards launch Hungarian GP qualifying investigation

Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Antonelli risks grid drop as stewards launch Hungarian GP qualifying investigation

Hamilton under investigation by stewards over impeding Piastri in Hungarian GP qualifying

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Hungarian GP
Hamilton under investigation by stewards over impeding Piastri in Hungarian GP qualifying

France Sunday quotes: Ferrari

Kimi Raikkonen - 1st: "Finally! Everything went the right way in my race. It was vital that I managed to get past Hamilton at the start and then I always tried to stay with Felipe. I knew I had a few laps in hand but, at my first pit stop, I had a bit of traffic and I was unable to get in the lead

"Then at the second stop, the situation was turned around and I came out in front. Right from the start of the weekend we have been strong and this win is the reward for all the hard work carried out over the past few weeks. Now we must continue to improve the car because there is still room to do so, starting with the next race which we should tackle with the same approach that we used here in Magny-Cours."

Felipe Massa - 2nd: "First of all I want to say I am happy for the team, as it needed this sort of result after a difficult spell. Of course, I would have wanted to win but I was delayed by traffic in the decisive phase of the race, when I knew I had to build up a bit of a lead over Kimi to stay ahead of him during the pit stops.

"The way the cars are today, you start to get some turbulence from the cars that are a certain distance ahead of you and so it is difficult to overtake even the slower cars if they don't really move over for you. My car was almost perfect and when I had a clear track ahead of me I was quickest on track. In any case, we have made up ground in both championships and we must continue down this path, starting already in Silverstone."

Jean Todt: "What a great one-two! I could not have a nicer present to celebrate the fourteenth anniversary of my arrival at the helm of the Scuderia. Today, everything went perfectly, which is what is needed to get a result like this. Both drivers got great starts, then they drove exceptionally well and fought it out between themselves for the win. Only traffic and strategy finally decided which one got the upper hand.

"In any case, what matters is that two red Ferrari cars finished ahead of the rest. The team did an impeccable job and the F2007s were up to the job in hand. We fought a very strong opponent and this one-two is crucial for the rest of both championships. There are still nine races to go and everything is still possible. We should try and repeat this result already next week in Silverstone, at the home of our main rivals."

Luca Baldisserri: "A really great victory! After a strong showing in qualifying, today we had further confirmation that we are competitive in race trim, with the F2007 running completely trouble free. Both drivers fought it out on equal terms, only the traffic making the difference.

"We have worked so hard these past few weeks, both in the factory and on track. This one-two shows how much Formula One is a sport where every detail is important if one is to be the best. We did not die in Indianapolis, so it is not a miracle that we are back today. We worked on all areas and we managed to put together all the pieces of the jigsaw to produce a perfect weekend."

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