Leclerc leads FP1 at Hungarian GP; Stroll faces suspension issues
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari led the opening practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 24, 2026. His time was more than four tenths of a second faster than Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton from Red Bull. Ferrari introduced a new three-piece winglet on their 'Macarena' wing during the practice. Meanwhile, Lance Stroll encountered a suspected suspension failure with his upgraded Aston Martin, complicating his session.
- •Leclerc topped FP1 with a notable time advantage over rivals.
- •Ferrari used a new aerodynamic component in practice.
- •Stroll's Aston Martin experienced suspension problems.
- •The Hungarian Grand Prix is taking place on July 24, 2026.
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"Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Hungaroring with Ferrari on top after Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton ended Friday fastest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a difficult track surface around the twisty Budapest circuit. Franco Colapinto also brought out red flags after crashing at the final corner, while several ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton ended Hungary's second Formula 1 practice session on top, pipping Ferrari stablemate Charles Leclerc at a slippery Hungaroring circuit. George Russell reported a "dreadful" rear balance, Kimi Antonelli reported rear locking, Leclerc locked up the front in Turn 1, and Pierre Gasly was convinced something was wrong with his car, such was its recalcitrant behaviour, before Alpine ...Keep reading
"Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped opening practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, his early benchmark proving over four tenths quicker than Red Bull's Max Verstappen and team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc headed Hamilton in the opening stages of practice as Ferrari adorned its 'Macarena' wing with an eye-catching three-piece winglet on top of its actuator, an optional piece for the ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 5:46 PMF1 Hungarian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Hungaroring with Ferrari on top after Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton ended Friday fastest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a difficult track surface around the twisty Budapest circuit. Franco Colapinto also brought out red flags after crashing at the final corner, while several ...Keep reading
- AutosportJul 24, 2026, 4:14 PMF1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP2, Colapinto crashes for Alpine
Lewis Hamilton has ended Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix second practice session on top, pipping Ferrari stablemate Charles Leclerc at a slippery Hungaroring circuit. George Russell reported a "dreadful" rear balance, Kimi Antonelli suffered rear locking, Charles Leclerc locked up the front in Turn 1, while Pierre Gasly was convinced something was wrong with his car, such was its ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 4:10 PMF1 Hungarian GP: Lewis Hamilton tops FP2 as Franco Colapinto brings out red flags
Lewis Hamilton ended Hungary's second Formula 1 practice session on top, pipping Ferrari stablemate Charles Leclerc at a slippery Hungaroring circuit. George Russell reported a "dreadful" rear balance, Kimi Antonelli reported rear locking, Leclerc locked up the front in Turn 1, and Pierre Gasly was convinced something was wrong with his car, such was its recalcitrant behaviour, before Alpine ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 12:47 PMF1 Hungarian GP: Charles Leclerc tops FP1 as Lance Stroll brings out red flags
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped opening practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, his early benchmark proving over four tenths quicker than Red Bull's Max Verstappen and team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc headed Hamilton in the opening stages of practice as Ferrari adorned its 'Macarena' wing with an eye-catching three-piece winglet on top of its actuator, an optional piece for the ...Keep reading
- AutosportJul 24, 2026, 12:45 PMF1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped opening practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, his early benchmark proving over four tenths quicker than Red Bull's Max Verstappen and team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc headed Hamilton in the opening stages of practice as Ferrari adorned its 'Macarena' wing with an eye-catching three-piece winglet on top of its actuator, an optional piece for the ...Keep reading
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