Russell “rubbing hands together” with rain forecast in F1 Hungarian GP

The Mercedes driver, starting from his maiden F1 pole position, opted to begin the Hungary race on soft tyres while the Ferraris directly behind him picked the mediums.

With a heavy rain shower forecast for the start of the race, Russell said he was “rubbing his hands together” in anticipation to use the soft tyre advantage, with the red-walled rubber better suited to slippery conditions.

But, once the rain didn’t materialise, he was kept in check by the Ferraris and forced…