Max Verstappen's dominance continues as Red Bull sets new winning streak

Daniel Ricciardo's Strong Performance and Red Bull's Future Plans

Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo had an impressive return to Formula 1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He secured a 13th place on the grid for AlphaTauri, outpacing his teammate Yuki Tsunoda as well as the Aston Martin of Lance Stroll and the Alpine of Pierre Gasly. This performance was seen as a positive sign by Helmut Marko, the Red Bull motorsport advisor. Marko stated that if Ricciardo wants to return to the Red Bull team in the future, he needs to perform well. However, Marko also made it clear that Sergio Perez is currently in the second Red Bull seat for the next season. Ricciardo has openly expressed his desire to audition for Perez's Red Bull seat in 2025, but Marko emphasized that Perez's contract runs until 2024 and he also needs to prove his worth.

Max Verstappen Secures Pole Position, Red Bull Dominance Continues

In a thrilling qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen's Red Bull team has been working on improving their starts, and Verstappen was confident in his performance for the race. However, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes managed to beat Verstappen's time by a mere 0.003 seconds on his final flying lap, securing his first pole position since the 2021 season. Verstappen's dominance in recent races has been remarkable, with Red Bull winning their 12th consecutive race. Verstappen's seven consecutive wins have put him in a strong position to break Sebastian Vettel's record of nine wins in a row. The Red Bull team's performance has been so exceptional that it raises questions about whether any other team will be able to win a race this season.

Ted Kravitz's Light-Hearted Banter and Drivers' Reactions

Outside the intense competition on the track, Formula 1 broadcasters Ted Kravitz and Lee McKenzie shared a light-hearted moment discussing Max Verstappen's approach to the race start. Kravitz jokingly asked McKenzie if Verstappen would be able to resist overtaking Lewis Hamilton at the start or if he would let him go. McKenzie responded with a smile and sarcasm, implying that Verstappen is unlikely to let anyone go at the start. Verstappen himself attributed his failure to secure pole position to setup issues and the team's struggles to find a good balance. On the other hand, Hamilton was visibly emotional after securing pole position, as he did not expect to be fighting for it. He gave his all in the final run and was thrilled with the result. The Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session showcased Daniel Ricciardo's strong return to Formula 1, Max Verstappen's continued dominance, and the lighthearted banter among broadcasters. The race promises to be a thrilling battle between these talented drivers and their respective teams.