Hamilton leads Leclerc in FP2 at Hungarian Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets in Free Practice 2 at the Hungaroring on July 24, 2026, ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Hamilton clocked a best time of 1:18.729, narrowly defeating Leclerc by 0.148 seconds. The session featured significant upgrades from multiple teams, including a B-spec car for Aston Martin. Drivers faced challenges with car balance due to windy conditions, impacting performance throughout the session. Following this practice, teams will continue fine-tuning their setups before qualifying.
- •Hamilton posts fastest time of 1:18.729 in FP2.
- •Leclerc finishes second, 0.148 seconds behind.
- •Teams like Aston Martin and McLaren introduce significant upgrades.
- •Windy conditions cause balance issues for many drivers.
- •Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix is upcoming.
"Ferrari’s strong Friday at the Hungaroring continued as they ended FP2 with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the top of the timesheets.
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