Hamilton improves to fastest time as Ferrari dominates practice in Hungary
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Lewis Hamilton recorded the fastest time in the second practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out teammate Charles Leclerc. Ferrari displayed strong performance overall, achieving a one-two finish in both practice sessions. Hamilton improved significantly from the first session, where Leclerc had topped the timesheets ahead of Max Verstappen. Reigning champion Lando Norris was the closest competitor to Ferrari, nearly half a second behind Hamilton. The final practice is scheduled for Saturday morning before qualifying begins later in the day.
- •Hamilton clocked a fast lap of 1:15.200 in FP2.
- •Ferrari's Leclerc led in the opening practice.
- •Norris finished third, trailing Hamilton by almost half a second.
- •Antonelli placed 13th, facing issues and nearly two seconds off the pace.
- •Final practice takes place Saturday morning before qualifying.
"Lewis Hamilton edged his team-mate Charles Leclerc to the fastest time in second practice as Ferrari dominated the first day of running at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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