Ferrari's Unexpected Setback in the Hungarian Grand Prix

Ferrari faced unexpected challenges at the Hungarian Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc, who began the race from pole position, encountered significant performance issues following his second pitstop. His struggles saw him fall from the lead to finish fourth, while teammate Lewis Hamilton managed only twelfth place in a race claimed by McLaren's Lando Norris.

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur described the situation as "quite strange" and "a disaster" during the last stint, attributing the problem to a possible mechanical fault that left Leclerc's car difficult to drive. These challenges emerged despite Ferrari's commanding presence in the race's initial laps.

The unexpected change in strategy, including McLaren's decision to switch Norris to a one-stop, compounded the challenge. Oscar Piastri, leading the championship, closed the gap to Leclerc, highlighting Ferrari's difficulties in maintaining their competitive edge. Ongoing investigations aim to pinpoint the cause of Leclerc's mysterious performance decline.

(With inputs from agencies.)