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Oscar Piastri prepares for Hungarian GP after challenging FP2 session

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Oscar Piastri prepares for Hungarian GP after challenging FP2 session

Summary

Oscar Piastri faced a tough start at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing eighth in Free Practice 2. The McLaren driver missed FP1 due to rookie requirements and contended with difficult track conditions. Despite being nearly 1.4 seconds slower than leader Lewis Hamilton, Piastri is optimistic about McLaren's upgraded car for the weekend. He will receive new car components ahead of Saturday’s sessions, following a split strategy that allowed teammate Lando Norris to test the updated floor. Piastri believes a strong lap in qualifying could position him competitively against the frontrunners.

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By the Numbers

•Piastri finished eighth in FP2, 1.4 seconds behind Hamilton.
•He missed FP1 for rookie requirements and faced challenging conditions.
•Piastri will get upgraded car parts for Saturday's sessions.
•Norris tested the new car components, finishing P3 in FP2.
•Piastri aims for a strong qualifying performance to increase competitiveness.

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10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Oscar Piastri Eyes Hungarian GP Rebound After Missing Out on Upgrades in FP2

What they're saying

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Oscar Piastri’s Friday at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix was an uphill battle from the start. Forced to sit out Free Practice 1 to fulfill McLaren’s mandatory rookie running requirements, the Australian had just one hour to get up to…
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