Lando Norris led Oscar Piastri in a dominant McLaren one-two during the first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix. This strong showing marks a promising start for the Woking-based team at the Hungaroring. Why it matters: McLaren, fresh off their strong performance in Belgium, continues to demonstrate significant pace. Their strong start in Hungary suggests they could be major contenders this weekend, potentially putting pressure on championship leaders. The details: * Norris set the fastest time on both medium and soft tyres, with Piastri just 0.019 seconds behind, highlighting McLaren's impressive performance. * Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was two-tenths off the pace in third. * Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar impressed, taking fourth. * Lewis Hamilton struggled with braking, finishing sixth, 0.682 seconds adrift. * Haas' Oliver Bearman was sixth, with Kimi Antonelli the leading Mercedes in seventh. Mercedes is testing an old suspension setup to improve performance. * George Russell was eighth, and Max Verstappen, confirming his Red Bull stay until 2026, finished ninth, almost nine-tenths off the pace despite Red Bull introducing a new front wing. * Lance Stroll rounded out the top 10. His Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso was replaced by Felipe Drugovich due to a muscular back injury, hoping to return for FP2. * Alpine reserve driver Paul Aron's session was cut short due to a technical issue. What's next: McLaren's early pace sets them up as strong contenders for qualifying and the race. Teams will be closely analyzing data from this session, especially regarding tyre performance and car setups, as they prepare for the crucial second practice and qualifying sessions.
Latest News
Speedcafe
McLaren's 2025 Season Echoes Legendary 1988 Dominance
34 minutes agoNewsAnalysismotorsport
Charles Leclerc's Brother Lorenzo Drives Ferrari F1 Car at Paul Ricard
7 hours agoNewsInterviewplanetf1
F1 뉴스: FIA, 레드불 WRC 매각 지원 및 발테리 보타스 캐딜락 합류설 속 다음 행보
7 hours agoNewsCommentaryGP Blog
FIA Helps Red Bull with $550M WRC Sale; Wolff Predicts 'Monster' 2026 F1 Speeds
8 hours agoNewsAnalysisracingnews365
F1 Review: Newey's 'Incredible' Impact on Aston Martin, Verstappen's Viral Antics, and McLaren's Pace Challenge
8 hours agoNewsAnalysis
F1 Film Starring Brad Pitt Now Streaming: Where to Watch It
8 hours agoNewsPress release
Charles Leclerc Launches 'SIDEQUEST' Creative Studio
9 hours agoNewsInterview
Daniel Ricciardo Reveals Origin of His 'Honey Badger' Nickname
9 hours agoNewsInterview
F1 Champions Agree: Passion, Hard Work, and Top Equipment are Key to Titles
9 hours agoAnalysis
Racing Bulls Drivers Find Unique Way to Keep Racing During F1 Summer Break
10 hours agoNewsPreview
Liam Lawson Addresses Red Bull 'Tension' After Christian Horner's Exit
10 hours agoNewsReactions
Sauber's 2025 Comeback: From Early Struggles to Podium Glory Ahead of Audi Era
10 hours agoNewsAnalysis
2026 F1 Cars Could Hit Nearly 400 km/h, Wolff Claims
11 hours agoNewsPreview
Iconic F1 Sponsor Gulf Oil at Center of Football Kit Controversy
11 hours agoNewsReactions
Alex Albon Reveals James Vowles' Transformative Impact on Williams Culture
11 hours agoNewsReactions
Will Lewis Hamilton Claim a Podium in the Final 10 Races?
12 hours agoNewsAnalysis
FIA Rejects GPDA Chairman's Karting Aerodynamic Claims
12 hours agoNewsReactions
FIA Strongly Rejects 'Wrong Claims' on Karting Regulations and Safety
12 hours agoNewsReactions
Lewis Hamilton Praises Ferrari's SF-24 Suspension Upgrade
12 hours agoNewsReactions
Ecclestone Claims Piastri Mentally Superior to Norris in F1 Title Fight
12 hours agoNewsCommentary
Dutch GP: Early Forecast Predicts Wet, Windy Weekend
12 hours agoNewsPreview
Ferrari Gets Unexpected F1 Boost From McLaren Principal
13 hours agoNewsAnalysis
Cadillac F1 Driver Strategy: Bottas, Perez, and Lessons from History
13 hours agoAnalysisRumor
Honda Warns FIA Over Stalled 2026 F1 Power Unit Talks Amid Mercedes' Potential Advantage
13 hours agoNewsAnalysisf1i.com
Zak Brown Reveals How COVID-19 Budget Cap Saved McLaren
13 hours agoNewsAnalysis
Ex-F1 Driver Christian Danner Slams Franco Colapinto's Performance, Labels Fans 'Extreme'
13 hours agoNewsAnalysis
FIA Addresses Concerns Over 2026 F1 Car Speed: "Not as Slow as F2"
13 hours agoNewsAnalysis
F1 2025: Current Driver and Constructor Standings
14 hours agoAnalysisResults
Sebastian Vettel Advocates for F1 V10 Return Over Costly Hybrids
14 hours agoNewsAnalysis
Piastri on Prost Comparison: 'Modern F1 is Different'
14 hours agoNewsInterview
Valtteri Bottas to Compete in Cycling Race Amid Reports of Cadillac F1 Deal for 2026
14 hours agoNewsRumor
Cadillac Ramps Up F1 Power Unit Project with Major Recruitment Drive
14 hours agoNewsPress release
Norris's Girlfriend Magui Corceiro Ignites Instagram with Viral Bikini Post
15 hours agoNews
Zandvoort Reveals Post-F1 Plans After 2026 Calendar Exit
15 hours agoNewsPreview
Lando Norris Reveals Terrifying Sneeze Incident During Miami Sprint Race
15 hours agoNewsReactions
