The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix kicks off at the Hungaroring with free practice sessions underway, and drivers are pushing hard on this twisty track. Max Verstappen, leading the championship for Red Bull, topped the times in FP1 with a lap of 1:18.456, edging out Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton by just 0.12 seconds. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri sits third, showing strong pace despite a minor setup tweak.
Track conditions are dry but windy, with air temperatures at 28°C. Mercedes’ George Russell reported some understeer issues early on, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso skipped the session due to a minor back strain from last week’s Belgian GP shunt—team sources say he’s fit for qualifying tomorrow.
In the midfield, Haas rookie Oliver Bearman impressed with a top-10 time, ahead of established names like Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez struggled, ending FP1 in 12th after a lock-up at Turn 12.
FP2 starts soon, with teams expected to test long-run simulations ahead of Sunday’s race. Live timings show Verstappen still quickest overall so far, but Hamilton’s Ferrari looks quick on soft tires. Stay tuned for updates as the session unfolds—qualifying is set for Saturday at 15:00 local time.
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