Antonelli: Now we can go on vacation!

      Kimi Antonelli finished third in Hungary and is satisfied with the result. George Russell's system, which prevents the engine from stalling, activated at the start; he exited the first corner last but still earned points...

      Kimi Antonelli (3rd): "It was a tough race. Overtaking on the track was almost impossible, so we had to rely on strategy. At first, we tried to complete the race with one pit stop, but the team told me the tires were already at their limit, so I had to change them. When the virtual safety car was announced, both Ferrari drivers went into the pit. I knew it would be difficult to defend – they had Soft tires, while I had Hard, but fortunately, we managed to keep them behind. I'm happy to have increased my lead in the championship. Now I can head into the break with peace of mind. Today we tried to minimize losses, but we can't stand still – the second half of the season won't be easy. We'll do everything we can."

      George Russell (7th): "A terrible start is putting it mildly. Unfortunately, there was nothing I could do. Before the start, I was holding the revs, waiting for the signal, and suddenly the engine started misfiring, with the revs spiking and then dropping sharply. Given this incident and everything that happened to me in the first half of the season, I'm praying for a calm second half. I'm keeping a positive mindset. I'm very disappointed with how the first half of the season went, but I need to gather my strength and acknowledge that there are many factors beyond your control that can work against you. There are things I can control, and I need to work on them better. Of course, I'm not happy with how everything has turned out, but I still look to the future with optimism. I'm pleased with the pace over the distance. The team said we were competitive in terms of speed during the race. That's great. But for now, things are going as they are."