Kimi Antonelli displays strong long-run pace at Hungarian GP practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
During practice for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix on July 24, Kimi Antonelli recorded the best long-run pace, averaging 0.46 seconds faster per lap than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Ferrari dominated both sessions in terms of single lap times, leading competitors by about half a second. However, the true pace during high-fuel runs suggests a tighter competition. Mercedes drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, struggled with their long-run performance, indicating potential adjustments needed in car setup. Ferrari's inconsistent race simulations raise questions heading into the rest of the weekend, as teams conclude their preparations for qualifying.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads long runs at Hungarian GP practice sessions.
- •Ferrari showed strong single lap times but struggled on race simulations.
- •Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen faced challenges in long-run pace.
- •Aston Martin did not see significant improvements with upgrades.
- •Midfield competitors showed varied performances, with Nico Hulkenberg impressing.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Hungarian GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli hits back at Ferrari
- 7:01 PMMotorsport.com — Hungarian GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli hits back at Ferrari
"At first glance, Ferrari enjoyed an impressive day of practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Scuderia dominated both Friday sessions with an advantage of around half a second over their closest challengers. However, appearances are deceptive, as the competitive order actually seems to be much closer than the timesheets suggest. The long runs with high fuel loads at the end of the second ...Keep reading
"Ferrari topped both of the practice timesheets on Friday at the F1 Hungarian GP, but its rivals remain in the fight on the long run pace
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:01 PMHungarian GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli hits back at Ferrari
Ferrari topped both of the practice timesheets on Friday at the F1 Hungarian GP, but its rivals remain in the fight on the long run pace
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 7:01 PMHungarian GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli hits back at Ferrari
At first glance, Ferrari enjoyed an impressive day of practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Scuderia dominated both Friday sessions with an advantage of around half a second over their closest challengers. However, appearances are deceptive, as the competitive order actually seems to be much closer than the timesheets suggest. The long runs with high fuel loads at the end of the second ...Keep reading
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