George Russell says Ferrari’s performance in Friday practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix signals a serious threat to Mercedes. Multiple reports describe Ferrari as setting the pace, with Russell saying the team “look very strong” and acknowledging that Mercedes’ concerns about Ferrari’s likely competitiveness have been realised. While Mercedes had expected Ferrari to be fast, the extent of Ferrari’s Friday dominance is presented as a new concern for Russell and the team.
The coverage also links the Friday performance to wider expectations heading into the weekend. One outlet frames the situation as part of an ongoing competitive picture for Mercedes, contrasting Mercedes’ past momentum with the risk that Ferrari’s form could disrupt that trend. Overall, the reports converge on the same key point: Ferrari performs strongly on Friday in Hungary, and Mercedes struggles to match that level.
The accounts focus on practice pace and team expectations ahead of the rest of the Grand Prix weekend, with no single source providing additional race outcomes beyond the initial Friday session assessment.
