George Russell FUMES at Mercedes as group technique mix-up sees Brit knocked out in Q1 of Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying – whereas Lewis Hamilton takes pole

George Russell was left fuming at his Mercedes group after he was knocked out of Q1 forward of the Hungarian Grand Prix. 

The pole-sitter for final yr’s Hungarian Grand Prix was caught within the sector three visitors going into the ultimate run of the session in what was a depressing day for the Brit.

Heading into the ultimate lap, round 10 drivers have been queued up in an try to offer themselves a ultimate push.

Russell left an enormous hole to his team-mate Lewis Hamilton, whereas replays confirmed that three vehicles pushed ahead and overtook the Mercedes driver.

The Brit was caught out and would finally wreck the opening sector of his lap. Russell wasn’t fast to flee the drop zone, a lot to the frustration of Toto Wolff and group Mercedes.  

George Russell fumes at Mercedes group after he was knocked out of Q1 forward of the Hungarian Grand Prix

The pole-sitter for final yr’s Hungarian Grand Prix was caught within the sector three visitors going into the ultimate run of the session

He’s set to start out Sunday’s race in 18th, with the Brit sad along with his group.

The Mercedes driver revealed his shock over the group radio: ‘Do not inform me we’re out. Guys, I might have gone at any level. I used to be in all that visitors in sector three!’

Mercedes group principal, Wolff was seen slamming his fist following after Russell was knocked out of Q1.

Chatting with Sky Sports F1 about his elimination, Russell mentioned: ‘We have been quick. The automobile felt nice. The entire session we have been out of sync with all people.

‘I acquired overtaken by 4 vehicles going into the final nook, beginning my lap.

‘I used to be three tenths down earlier than I acquired to Flip 1, the tyres have been nowhere and it was completely regular that we went slower and did not make it by way of.

‘Actually disillusioned. We did not have to take so many dangers. We went out for one lap on the finish, one of many few vehicles that did that.

The 25-year-old will start tomorrow’s Hungarian Grand Prix race in 18th place 

Mercedes group principal, Toto Wolff was seen slamming his fist following after Russell was knocked out of Q1.

‘The automobile was greater than fast sufficient to get to Q2 and Q3. It is uncommon we make these errors. You get what you deserve in the event you do not do issues proper.’

Russell’s team-mate, Hamilton will start the race on pole place tomorrow after the Mercedes driver snatched the place by 0.003s from Max Verstappen – who will begin in second.

‘Get in there, let’s go boys! That feels so good guys,’ Hamilton mentioned instantly after stealing pole.

The Hungarian Grand Prix will happen on tomorrow on the Hungaroring in Budapest, with the race resulting from get underway at 2pm.