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Russell delighted after unofficial Hungaroring lap record
Testing – Mercedes development driver George Russell praised the test as a 'great experience' after topping the second-and-final day in the Hungary in-season test. Despite gearbox issues causing a problematic first day of testing, Russell enjoyed a much smoother second day and completed 116 laps of the Hungaroring circuit. The afternoon session was where he was equipped with the softest available tyres – the hypersofts – and permitted to set some flying laps. As a result, he beat Antonio Giovinazzi's unofficial lap record from day one of the test by less than one tenth of a second, posting a 1:15.575. Added to that, he beat Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who also completed...
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