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via AutosportHamilton and Antonelli receive grid penalties in HungaryLewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli have both been issued three-place grid penalties ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Antonelli's penalty was due to a yellow flag infringement during qualifying.
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via AutosportF1 Hungarian GP: Norris beats Hamilton to top final practiceMcLaren driver Lando Norris has led a three-team fight to top final practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, setting up an intriguing qualifying session in Budapest. Norris' late 1m18.939s flyer was just over a tenth quicker than Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli on the twisty Hungaroring. FP3's opening phase was quiet as drivers kept their powder dry for ... Keep readingSat 25 Jul · 11:40 UTC
via AutosportF1 Hungarian Grand Prix track repaired overnight following driver complaintsFollowing driver complaints about the track conditions at the Hungaroring, the FIA took action to repair the surface overnight before the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. Issues were particularly noted at Turn 1, a critical overtaking point, where the track was breaking up, prompting immediate attention to ensure safety and performance during the race weekend.
The resurfacing was necessary due to a combination of recent weather conditions and previous wear, which had led to lower grip levels than anticipated. Drivers expressed challenges in adapting to the track, especially those who missed the first practice session. The repairs aimed to address the most problematic areas to enhance racing conditions for the upcoming sessions.Sat 25 Jul · 09:09 UTC
via AutosportF1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP2, Colapinto crashes for AlpineIn the second practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton led the field, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Hamilton's fastest lap was 1m18.729s, while Leclerc followed closely with a time of 1m18.877s. Lando Norris from McLaren took third place, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing rounded out the top four.
The session was marked by challenging track conditions, with drivers struggling to find balance due to cooler temperatures and wind. Colapinto's crash brought out a red flag, interrupting the session. Other notable performances included George Russell in fifth and Liam Lawson in seventh, while Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso faced difficulties, finishing 19th.Fri 24 Jul · 16:14 UTC
via AutosportAlonso praises Aston Martin's AMR26 upgradesAston Martin has assessed the performance of its upgraded AMR26 car following the Hungarian Grand Prix. While the team expressed satisfaction with the improvements, Lance Stroll faced challenges due to a suspension failure.Fri 24 Jul · 15:16 UTC
via grandprix.comAlonso praises Aston Martin's upgrades after Hungarian GPFernando Alonso expressed optimism regarding the performance of Aston Martin's upgraded AMR26 during the Hungarian Grand Prix. The team aims to build on this momentum despite challenges faced by teammate Lance Stroll.Page 2 of 2