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FP1: Norris Leads a McLaren 1-2<\/h3>\n
Lando Norris topped the timesheets in the first practice session<\/a> of the 2025 Hungarian GP. The McLaren driver set a lap time of 1:16.052, 0.019s ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and seven-tenths clear of Charles Leclerc.<\/p>\n Earlier in the day, Aston Martin<\/a> confirmed Fernando Alonso would sit out FP1 due to a back injury. Brazilian reserve Felipe Drugovich stepped in.<\/p>\n For Kick Sauber, Paul Aron made his second free practice appearance, though his session ended prematurely with a technical issue that brought out the Virtual Safety Car.<\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton<\/a> was first out when the lights turned green. He quickly set the pace, but as the session wore on, he found himself struggling for grip and time, particularly through Turns 5, 8, and 9. He finished fifth.<\/p>\n Behind the McLarens and Leclerc, Racing Bulls\u2019 Isack Hadjar impressed in fourth, ahead of Hamilton and Haas\u2019 Ollie Bearman.<\/p>\n Kimi Antonelli and George Russell followed, with Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll rounding out the top ten.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Aston Martin Upgrades Show Promise in Hungary Practice<\/a><\/p>\n Norris topped the second practice session<\/a> for the Hungarian GP. The McLaren driver set a 1:15.624, extending his advantage over the field.<\/p>\n Nico H\u00fclkenbergran wide at Turn 12, flicking gravel across the track and prompting concern from Esteban Ocon and Franco Colapinto, who both ran through the debris and radioed for damage checks.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, George Russell and Ollie Bearman narrowly avoided contact through Turn 9, while Piastri had a moment at Turn 4.<\/p>\n Norris<\/a> set the early benchmark on medium tyres before switching to softs for a flying lap that kept him ahead of the field. Piastri battled traffic to second, while Leclerc remained within striking distance in third.<\/p>\n Stroll and Alonso settled into fourth and fifth, a welcome result for Aston Martin, which hoped to keep it up across the weekend.<\/p>\n Verstappen, however, had a session to forget. Complaining of poor balance and lack of grip, the Dutchman ended the session P14. He was then summoned by the stewards after an incident at Turn 3, where he slowed and appeared to throw a towel from his cockpit.<\/p>\n Piastri led the charge in the final practice session<\/a> ahead of qualifying for the Hungarian GP, outpacing Norris by 0.032s. Continuing his strong form, Leclerc took third.<\/p>\n With qualifying nearing, teams fine-tuned setups during FP3. McLaren were among the first out of the pit lane, but Piastri and Norris both aborted their opening laps. As the session approached its midpoint, the field began to heat up.<\/p>\n Yuki Tsunoda<\/a> initially topped the timesheets on mediums, despite battling oversteer in his Red Bull. Verstappen followed, but was overtaken by Russell and Leclerc.<\/p>\n Leclerc went purple in the first two sectors on one push lap, but a moment through Turn 12, where his rear-left dipped into the gravel, ultimately cost him.<\/p>\n Hamilton enjoyed a stronger session in fourth, ahead of Antonelli. Bortoleto continued to impress for Sauber, ending up sixth, while Alex Albon experienced a frustrating hour. The Williams driver complained about potential floor damage after driving over the kerbs.<\/p>\n Late yellow flags, caused by Isack Hadjar\u2019s spin, briefly disrupted the closing moments. Verstappen, still struggling with balance issues, ended 12th, summing up a challenging weekend so far.<\/p>\n YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:<\/strong> NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa Speedway Preview and Predictions<\/a><\/p>\nFP2: Norris Dominates Again<\/h3>\n
FP3: Piastri On Top<\/h3>\n
Qualifying: Leclerc Takes Pole<\/h3>\n
Q1<\/h4>\n