🔵. Qualifying at the Hungaroring was a constant battle for grip, and despite our best efforts, we could only secure P8 on the grid. This result is frustrating as it doesn't reflect the car's true pace, but it's the reality of where we landed this weekend. The entire session was on a knife's edge; we struggled with poor traction, a lag in throttle response, and a general lack of balance that made it impossible for me to attack the corners with any real confidence.

Looking ahead to the race, a tough fight is inevitable. While there may be opportunities to overtake, our primary concern will be managing tyre degradation, which could be severe given our current grip issues through the long, sweeping corners. If we can't find a significant improvement overnight, it will be a long and challenging afternoon. We have no illusions about the difficulty, but we are ready to meet the challenge head-on and fight for every position.

#Qualifying #P8 #Hungary

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🔵. That Hungarian GP didn’t exactly go the way we wanted. Starting from P8 and crossing the line in P9 was far from ideal, especially considering how tough the race felt from inside the car. Tyre degradation hit us harder than expected, and once I got stuck in those DRS trains, there wasn’t much I could do to move forward. The balance wasn’t great, and we just lacked overall pace to really challenge. There was a bit of action with Lewis during the race, but thankfully the stewards saw it as a racing incident, so no further action was taken. Not every weekend will be perfect, and these are the ones where we need to stay grounded and focus on how to improve.

Still, there was something really meaningful about this weekend—it marked my 200th Grand Prix with Red Bull Racing. That number means a lot to me, because this team has been like a second family since day one. We’ve shared incredible highs and tough lows, but the journey has been unforgettable. What made it even more special was the constant, loud support from the Orange Army even when the result wasn’t what we all hoped for, they kept waving flags and cheering like always. It’s that kind of loyalty that keeps me motivated to push harder. We know the road ahead won’t be easy, but together with the team and the fans, I’m confident we’ll come back stronger.
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#P9 #HungarianGP #F175