McLaren Dominates Hungarian GP Practice, Leads Championships

Lando Norris led both Friday practice sessions at the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly outpacing his McLaren teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.019 seconds in the first session and 0.291 seconds in the second. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc consistently placed third, while Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso also showed strong pace in the top five across the sessions. Fernando Alonso returned for the second session after missing the first due to back pain. Mercedes reverted to an older suspension setup as they continued to address performance issues. Reserve drivers Felix Drugovich (Aston Martin) and Paul Aron (Sauber) participated in the first practice, with Aron's run ending early due to a technical issue. McLaren’s dominant pace has drawn comparisons to Ferrari’s golden era, as the team currently leads both championships this season.