F1 Fast Five: Sky pundit slams Verstappen's "disrespectful" radio behavior, Why did McLaren give the controversial team order?, and other big updates

Sky pundit slams Verstappen's "disrespectful" radio behavior

Sky F1 pundit Naomi Schiff called Max Verstappen's behavior "disrespectful" after he used strong language on the team radio during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen was upset after a crash with Lewis Hamilton dropped him to fifth place and criticized his team's strategy. Schiff said Verstappen should be careful with his words because they can affect team relationships and upset others. She also reminded him that F1 radios are heard by fans, including kids.

Click here to read the full article by Kieran Jackson (independent.co.uk)

‍

Why did McLaren give the controversial team order?

McLaren’s 1-2 finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix was marred by a late team orders issue. They pitted Lando Norris first, which gave him the lead over Oscar Piastri. Norris was later asked to let Piastri pass, and it caused some internal conflict. McLaren’s boss, Andrea Stella, said they made the decision due to concerns about tires and competition from other drivers while trying to ensure their top positions.

Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble & Alex Kalinauckas (motorsport.com)

‍

Winners and losers from Hungarian GP

The 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix was more exciting than usual. McLaren had some internal issues but still managed to win with Oscar Piastri and get a good finish. Lando Norris, who had the speed to win, was hurt by team decisions and fell behind in the championship. Max Verstappen and Red Bull had a tough race with lots of frustration, while Mercedes and Charles Leclerc did well. Sauber and Alpine had disappointing results.

Click here to read the full article by Valentin Khorounzhiy (the-race.com)

‍

Leclerc vs Gasly in Box of Bluffs

Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly go head-to-head in the third installment of Box of Bluffs! Pierre sees just how well he knows the Ferrari driver and must correctly guess whether Charles has the dice or if they are, in fact, in his own box. Click here to watch the video.

‍

How well do fans know F1?

The Hungarian Grand Prix was a lot of fun despite the initial crazy storm and a few other things that made it seem like it was going to be a disastrous weekend. Apart from the on-track action, fans were asked questions about teams and drivers, such as which team won the last race and which drivers are married, among many others.