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Red Bull Racing's underperformance at the Hungarian GP was attributed to tyre and aerodynamic issues, with Max Verstappen finishing ninth due to strategic errors and tyre management problems, despite initial expectations of a better result.
George Russell's charge in the F1 Mexico GP fell apart due to overheating brakes, which forced him to back off and lose tyre temperature. Despite struggling with tyre issues for two consecutive race weekends, Russell remains optimistic as he understands the reasons behind the performance loss. He also praised the updated package introduced by Mercedes, which performed well in Mexico.
The FIA will decide on whether to implement mandated stint length caps and three pitstops for the Qatar Grand Prix after a meeting with teams on Sunday. Pirelli discovered a risk of punctures during the main race due to sidewall separation caused by the high-speed corners and kerbs at the Losail track. The analysis of the tyres used in the sprint race will determine if the issue persists. The outcome of Pirelli's investigation will be revealed after the team managers' meeting.