F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin
Ferrari and Mercedes trade top spots in Hungary as Aston Martin debuts significant technical upgrades amid mechanical setbacks.
Who reported it (9)
- What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Autosport · 46d ago
- Hamilton beats Leclerc to top spot during FP2 in Hungary Formula 1 · 46d ago
- Hungarian Grand Prix: Adrian Newey says new Aston Martin has shown 'promising results' BBC · 46d ago
- George Russell: What Mercedes 'feared' from Ferrari came true in F1 Hungarian GP practice Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- 'They look very strong' – Russell wary of Ferrari threat in Hungary as Mercedes struggle in Friday practice Formula 1 · 46d ago
- What happened in red-flagged second Hungary GP practice The Race · 46d ago
- Aston Martin's 'new car' suffers early setback; Adrian Newey still encouraged ESPN · 46d ago
- Hamilton leads Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in second practice at Hungarian GP TSN · 46d ago
- F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin Autosport · 46d ago
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The story so far
Charles Leclerc led the opening practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, followed by Lewis Hamilton securing the fastest time in the second session. Practice was marked by a red-flag incident involving Lance Stroll, whose Aston Martin experienced a suspected suspension failure.
Coverage from Formula 1, Autosport, and The Race highlights the competitive tension between Ferrari and Mercedes, with George Russell acknowledging Ferrari's strong pace. ESPN and the BBC focus on the debut of Aston Martin’s upgraded car, noting that Adrian Newey remains encouraged by the vehicle's potential despite the early setback.
Future reports will track the stability of Aston Martin's new components following the suspension issue. Analysts are also monitoring whether the pace demonstrated by Ferrari and Mercedes during Friday practice will persist through qualifying.
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The obvious questions
Who set the fastest times during Friday practice?
Charles Leclerc led the first practice session (FP1), while Lewis Hamilton secured the top spot in the second practice session (FP2).
What issues did Aston Martin face?
Lance Stroll experienced a suspected suspension failure during the practice sessions.
What is the status of the new Aston Martin car?
According to reports, Adrian Newey characterized the results of the new car as promising despite an early mechanical setback.
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