Drivers test new tires and engines at Hungaroring during summer break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026

While Max Verstappen enjoys a summer break, the Hungaroring remains active this week with test sessions. Pirelli conducts a two-day tyre test, with drivers Jak Crawford, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Franco Colapinto participating. The updated Honda power unit also debuts today during a filming day for Aston Martin, who introduced 16 updates for the recent Hungarian Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso highlighted the importance of these updates in improving team performance after a challenging season's first half. The Pirelli tyre test continues today, with Bortoleto and Colapinto making further runs.
- •Pirelli conducts a two-day tyre test at the Hungaroring.
- •Drivers perform qualifying simulations on new tyre compounds.
- •Aston Martin tests updated Honda power unit for first time.
- •Fernando Alonso comments on team's performance improvements.
- •Colapinto and Bortoleto continue testing on the second day.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen is already on holiday, but these drivers remain busy at the Hungaroring
"While some drivers are already enjoying the summer break away from the track, Formula 1 remains busy at the Hungaroring this week. After the conclusion of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Formula 1's summer break got underway.
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