Lando Norris turned heads in Friday’s practice at the Hungaroring, dominating the session and outpacing championship leader Max Verstappen by a tight 0.243 seconds!
Friday’s practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix was a showstopper, thanks to Lando Norris. The McLaren driver not only clocked the fastest time but also managed to edge out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by a mere 0.243 seconds. Hot on their heels, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz secured the third position, just under four-tenths off the pace.
Qualifying for the Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 4 PM local time on Saturday at the iconic Hungaroring. For those watching from different parts of the world, that translates to 2 PM in GMT, 10 AM on the East Coast of the USA, and even midnight for fans tuning in from Australia.
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Back to the track action, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was just a whisker behind Norris and Verstappen. His teammate Charles Leclerc, however, faced a tougher time, struggling to keep pace in both practice sessions. Mercedes’ George Russell and Lewis Hamilton also showed promising speed, each clocking competitive times.
In FP2, Norris continued his impressive performance, topping the charts again with a time of 1’17.788. Verstappen, not one to be left out, stayed close behind with 1’18.031. Sainz rounded off the top three, ensuring Ferrari remains a strong contender this weekend.
Meanwhile, the rest of the field battled it out to secure their spots in the top ten. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez made their marks, while Mercedes’ Hamilton and Russell maintained their consistent form. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Haas’ Kevin Magnussen also put on notable performances.
All eyes are now on the qualifying rounds, where the drivers will vie for the best starting positions for the race. With the championship heating up, every second counts, and the Hungarian GP promises to be a thrilling spectacle. So, get ready for some high-octane action and see who will come out on top at the Hungaroring!
With Norris making a statement in practice and Verstappen looking to defend his title, the Hungarian GP is set up to be a nail-biter. Tune in to catch all the thrills and spills!
Source: Motorsport
