Lando Norris was the star of Practice Two at the Hungarian Grand Prix, setting an impressive pace in his McLaren to outshine Max Verstappen and the rest of the F1 field. Norris, who has been a close contender to Verstappen in the world championship standings, dominated the session with a quick lap on soft tires, finishing 0.243s ahead of the Red Bull driver.
Carlos Sainz, who topped the timesheets in Practice One, followed Norris in third place for Ferrari, nearly four tenths behind the McLaren driver. Mercedes, the recent race winners, were further back in the pack, with George Russell in fifth place. Sergio Perez of Red Bull managed to secure the fourth spot, despite not having all the upgrades on his car.
Unfortunately, the session was marred by a crash from Charles Leclerc, who lost control of his Ferrari and collided with the barriers, causing damage to the car. Ferrari will need to assess the extent of the damage overnight to determine the impact on the rest of the weekend. Despite the setback, Ferrari seemed to show improved performance following adjustments to the car’s floor.
In other developments, Kevin Magnussen of Haas finished sixth, while Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes ended up in seventh place. Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull and Alex Albon of Williams also showed promising performances in the session.
Looking ahead, the Hungarian Grand Prix promises more excitement, with a full schedule of events lined up for the weekend. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports F1, with sessions including F3 races, qualifying, and the main race on Sunday. The Hungarian Grand Prix is set to take place in Budapest from July 19-21, offering fans an exhilarating racing experience.
With the competition heating up and drivers pushing their limits, the Hungarian Grand Prix is shaping up to be a thrilling event for F1 enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the race weekend unfolds.