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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend continues with Qualifying this Saturday. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the Hungaroring paddock.
Entering the weekend, every team except Alpine brought updates to the final Formula 1 race weekend before the upcoming summer break. Red Bull Racing and Ferrari introduced changes to their 'Macarena' rear wings, while McLaren and Mercedes also brought a range of updates to the Hungaroring. Aston Martin also brought a total of 16 updates in order to catch up to the rest of the grid.
Entering this weekend, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' standings. The young Italian holds a 45-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton and a 50-point lead over George Russell following his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. That means he will definitely lead the standings heading into the summer break.
After the first day, Ferrari was seemingly the team to beat in Hungary. Charles Leclerc topped the first session, while Lewis Hamilton was the quickest in FP2. During the final free practice session on Saturday however, Lando Norris was the quickest.
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Mercedes chief makes Hamilton admission amid championship battle with Antonelli
Mercedes' deputy technical director, Simone Resta has admitted that it "makes the sport better" to see Lewis Hamilton in the championship battle against Kimi Antonelli.
The Italian explained: "There have been some ups and downs in the various races, but fundamentally both of them have been very strong so far, with good performances.
"This is very good because it lifts the level between the two of them. This challenge within the team is always very important for the overall competitiveness of the team. That is what matters to us. It’s great to see Lewis fighting at the front."
"Lewis has had an incredible journey in Brackley, and the run is still very close to him emotionally. So it’s great to see him there. It’s great to see him fighting. It makes the sport better, so it’s nice to see."
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