02 Aug 2025, 14:46
Piastri and Norris Dominate in Hungary Grand Prix Practice
- Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri showcased strong results in practice in Hungary.
- Max Verstappen struggled with balance issues in his car, finishing 14th.
- Piastri recorded the fastest time in the third session, ahead of Norris by 0.032 seconds.
This is reported by Asharq Al-Awsat, L'Équipe, L'Équipe.
At the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday, Lando Norris set the best time in practice, ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris recorded the best result of 1:15.624, surpassing Piastri by 0.291 seconds.
According to his words, "the car felt quite good from the first lap," although the second session was not as successful due to mistakes. Norris noted that he has a better car than last year, and he hopes for a better result in the races, given the strong competition.
In third place, Charles Leclerc finished with Ferrari, followed by Aston Martin drivers, Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso. Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari claimed fifth place, while George Russell with Mercedes finished seventh.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen finished in 14th place, struggling with the balance of his car, which he described as "undriveable." His Red Bull team received an official warning for an unsafe release from the pit during the session.
In the third session on Saturday, Piastri also posted an impressive result, setting a time of 1:14.916, which secured him first place. Norris managed to improve to second place, finishing 0.032 seconds behind him.
Leclerc with Ferrari once again finished third, ahead of Hamilton, Kimi Räikkönen with Mercedes, and other drivers. Verstappen remained in 12th place, unable to find the necessary speed.
The Hungarian Grand Prix will take place on September 3 at 15:00 local time.
Tags: Sport