Article To news overview © XPBimages George Russell says falling tyre temperatures throughout the Hungarian Grand Prix contributed to him dropping from first to third by the chequered flag. Having taken a surprise first-ever pole position in Saturday's qualifying, Russell kept his lead in the early stages of the race before being overtaken by Charles Leclerc on Lap 31 of 70. The Briton also lost a place to an undercut from eventual winner Max Verstappen on Lap 40, before teammate Lewis Hamilton passed him on much fresher tyres five laps to the end. Russell did gain a place when Leclerc pitted for a third time, but he said tyre struggles made it impossible for him to fight for victory....
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