DUTCH GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, AUG 21, 10:30 AM
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George Russell says Mercedes is facing a “different beast” in Hungary, where the Hungaroring’s energy-rich layout should reduce the impact of its Spa issues.
George Russell says his fears about Ferrari have come true after the Scuderia dominated Hungarian GP practice, while Mercedes struggles on single-lap pace.
Aston Martin is flying spare parts to Hungary after Lance Stroll’s suspension failure, hoping both AMR26 cars can run the upgrade in qualifying.
Franco Colapinto crashed in Hungarian GP FP2, losing vital Alpine running as Ferrari’s Hamilton and Leclerc led a red-flagged session.
Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari one-two during a red-flagged Hungarian GP FP2, with Norris third and Colapinto crashing heavily.
Carlos Sainz was warned and Max Verstappen escaped punishment after their Turn 12 incident during Hungarian Grand Prix FP1.
Charles Leclerc topped a red-flagged Hungarian GP FP1 before stopping with a problem, while Verstappen finished second and Aston Martin suffered a failure.
Oscar Piastri says F1 drivers have little control over power deployment, calling the unpredictable energy management frustrating after Spa.
Max Verstappen backs Fernando Alonso’s F1 dilemma as Aston Martin introduces a major Hungary upgrade package and seeks a decisive step forward.
Aston Martin’s revised AMR26 in Hungary begins a long-term recovery programme focused on power-unit packaging, reliability and clearer performance data.
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari can fight for the 2026 F1 title as he and Charles Leclerc target a strong Hungarian Grand Prix before the summer break.
Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri criticise 2026 F1 energy management, warning algorithms are neutralising driver talent and reshaping overtaking.
