Ferrari drivers lead practice as qualifying begins at Hungarian Grand Prix

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Ferrari drivers lead practice as qualifying begins at Hungarian Grand Prix
Summary

Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix takes place at the Hungaroring on July 25, 2026. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc recorded the fastest time in FP1, while teammate Lewis Hamilton took second in FP2. With one final practice and qualifying session ahead, tensions mount as teams analyze the data from the earlier sessions. Qualifying starts at 10:00 a.m. Eastern today.

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  • Charles Leclerc topped FP1, Hamilton second in FP2.
  • Ferrari is viewed as a favorite heading into qualifying.
  • Qualifying session set to start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern today.
  • Final analysis of practice data influences team strategies.
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️ Qualifying gets under way at 3pm BST ️ Share your thoughts with Philip via email Ready for one last F1 fix before the summer break? Tomorrow’s Hungarian Grand Prix is the last action for four weeks, as the circus crew head to the beach, the mountains or wherever for a well-earned rest. Quite how restful the time off will be depends on what happens now – first in qualifying and then in the race. Will George Russell, in what was supposed to be his long-awaited year, put a dent in Kimi Antonelli’s substantial lead, to cut down on the sighing? Can Lewis Hamilton, in second place between the two Mercedes, build on a decent few weeks for Ferrari, which brought his first win in red, and head off with a smile? Continue reading...

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