The Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session took an unexpected turn as the 2022 pole-sitter, George Russell, found himself knocked out in Q1. It was much to the dismay of Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff.Russell surprisingly failed to advance from the first qualifying session, leaving Wolff visibly frustrated and fans amused by his animated reaction.The British driver struggled during the qualifying session, and the tension was palpable as he faced the possibility of elimination. As he embarked on his final lap in Q1, he was already in a precarious position, sitting in the danger zone of the time sheets.However, George Russell's hopes for a quick improvement were dashed. He failed to better his lap time, ultimately ending up a disappointing 18th on the grid.As the TV cameras panned to the Mercedes garage, they caught the usually composed Toto Wolff slamming his fist on the table in frustration. The Mercedes team boss had visibly high expectations for his young driver, and Russell's early exit from qualifying seemed to catch him off guard.Wolff's animated reaction was captured by fans online, leading to witty comments. Here are some of the best reactions to the incident on Twitter:"The Toto table smash is back"av¹@maxplainingTHE TOTO TABLE SMASH IS BACK13THE TOTO TABLE SMASH IS BACKdystainak@dystainak@F1 Mercedes sabotaging him so Hamilton doesn't lose to him in the standings11@F1 Mercedes sabotaging him so Hamilton doesn't lose to him in the standingsCurtis Hinton@CurtisLHinton@F1 I just don’t understand this. Wrong tactical decision from Merc. Put both drivers at risk there53@F1 I just don’t understand this. Wrong tactical decision from Merc. Put both drivers at risk thereKarius@karius77@F1 Mercedes cant build a car or send their drivers out in the right time. Finished team11@F1 Mercedes cant build a car or send their drivers out in the right time. Finished team"He needs to start telling his team to get a grip rather than banging fists on the table"father abernathy@_abijayne@F1 He needs to start telling his team to get a grip then doesn’t he, rather than banging his fist on the table for the cameras@F1 He needs to start telling his team to get a grip then doesn’t he, rather than banging his fist on the table for the camerasBitterlaw@AmasahQuaye@F1 it more annoying seeing his reaction. whose responsibility is it to get the drivers out of the pit@F1 it more annoying seeing his reaction. whose responsibility is it to get the drivers out of the pit∫γαη@i_Vannnn@F1 I can’t wait for the power biased-rankings this time, going 5.5 for Checo and 9.4 for Russell, no matter what… 🤪2@F1 I can’t wait for the power biased-rankings this time, going 5.5 for Checo and 9.4 for Russell, no matter what… 🤪😂😂😂CB1100RS@SARGrez@F1 Russell not quite living up to his promise… just doesn’t have killer instinct. He’s the kind of guy that would sit at a junction and keep letting other drivers through. #HungarianGP #SkyF1@F1 Russell not quite living up to his promise… just doesn’t have killer instinct. He’s the kind of guy that would sit at a junction and keep letting other drivers through. #HungarianGP #SkyF1Rob Worsfold@rob_worsfold@F1 His teams fault, what's the point of taking that unnecessary risk 🤷🏻‍♂️@F1 His teams fault, what's the point of taking that unnecessary risk 🤷🏻‍♂️"Russell should quit F1 and become a taxi driver in London"Crypto Pleb Bob@MetaverseMia@F1 Russell should quit F1 and become a taxi driver in London 2@F1 Russell should quit F1 and become a taxi driver in London 🚕George Russell frustrated after Q1 exitGeorge Russell's final lap was marred by traffic in the final sector, something he voiced his complaints about over the team radio. Clearly agitated, he exclaimed:"Don't tell me we are out? Guys. Was there any point? We were in all that traffic in Sector 3."The unfortunate combination of a competitive midfield and traffic hindered Russell's chances of advancing, leaving him visibly disheartened and Wolff perturbed.Meanwhile, Russell's teammate and seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, also found himself at risk of elimination.Mercedes opted for a late completion of their final runs, leaving both drivers under pressure to perform in the closing moments of Q1. Despite the tense situation, Hamilton managed to secure his spot in Q2, advancing safely to the next round of qualifying.The unexpected twist in George Russell's qualifying performance has left fans and experts alike speculating about the reasons behind his struggles.As the Hungarian Grand Prix approaches, the focus now shifts to George Russell's race-day performance. With his starting position compromised, he faces an uphill battle to climb through the midfield and make his mark on the race.