George Russell’s F1 first half to forget

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 25: George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas answers questions in the TV media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 25, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the podium celebration died down and the media sessions drew to a close, the talk around the Formula 1 paddock on Sunday evening at the Hungaroring was of the summer break. Drivers and team principals looked…