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Track Repairs Ahead of Practice Hungaroring’s Turn 1 was repaved overnight before Friday’s practice, following drivers’ reports that uneven pavement threatened sharp overtaking opportunities. The hot, dry summer accelerated sub‑surface settling, turning previously smooth patches into uneven bumps at Turns 1, 12 and 13. Despite the circuit’s 2019‑2020 resurfacing, minor cracks had widened, creating sections that were prone to […]

Mercedes pinpoints software bug behind Russell’s dip Mercedes’ deputy technical director Simone Resta confirmed that a software bug in the team’s power‑unit ECU caused George Russell’s lack of top speed at Silverstone and Spa‑Francorchamps. Impact across two Belgian tracks While the issue was first noticed at Silverstone, it was far more pronounced at Spa, a circuit […]

Ferrari surged through Hungarian Grand Prix practice, clocking the single‑lap fastest times and a pace that seemed to eclipse rivals by roughly half a second. Fast‑Start Supremacy The Scuderia dominated the Friday sessions, with Kimi Antonelli’s times pushing the benchmark forward. In the final practice, Antonelli’s laps ran at a rate that, when projected over […]

Ferrari seized the most favourable start in a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in years, with the SF‑26 closing in on the leaders during the Hungaroring’s slippery Saturday practice. Ferrari reaps practice gains Charles Leclerc posted 0.148 seconds slower than Lewis Hamilton, yet the team already enjoys a half‑second lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris, signalling a strong […]

Lewis Hamilton led the Hungaroring’s first free‑practice session, the only sprint Friday where the front‑row warriors lined up at the group’s high‑point. Practice Overview Hamilton’s time place was cut from errors as he pushed Charles Leclerc to a second‑place finish. Both cars clung to the track despite low grip, gusty wind, and a rough surface around the […]

Cadillac is eyeing Rafael Camara for a 2027 Formula 1 seat, a change that could alter a team long‑favoured for Perez and Bottas. Cadillac’s Scouting Beat Despite publicly declaring a long‑term commitment to Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, the American squad has increasingly turned its eyes toward the Brazilian rookie who has dominated recent Formula 2 rounds. Camara’s record over […]

Aston Martin’s extensive redevelopment plan for the Hungarian Grand Prix must cut its existing qualifying gap to the top four teams in half, Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle said during the Hungaroring coverage. Upgrade Package Across the Car The sessions have seen a roll‑out of a comprehensive B‑spec build, with updates announced for the front wing, front‑wing […]

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc hijacked a boom microphone and cracked a joke at Lewis Hamilton during a media session ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Prank on the Media Deck While Hamilton was signing team caps and answering reporters, Leclerc seized a large boom mic, swinging it over the doorway and over Hamilton’s head. Hamilton, unaware […]

Ready to shake up the midfield, Aston Martin unveiled a 16‑part aerodynamic upgrade for the Hungaroring, completing a painstaking redesign of the front nose, floor, side‑pod inlets and high‑rear elements. Evolution on the Same Chassis Adrian Newey calls the package an evolution rather than a revolution. The car’s core chassis, layout and front suspension remain unchanged, […]

Hungaroring Corner Names Unveiled for 40th‑Anniversary Celebration Organisers have assigned every turn on the Hungaroring circuit names to celebrate its 40th year of Grand Prix racing, pairing eight legendary drivers with local symbols. Fourteen Turns, Two Themes Half of the circuit’s corners now honour F1 greats: Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi, Michael […]