Norris pips Piastri as McLaren make dominant start in Hungary

Lando Norris led Oscar Piastri in a dominant McLaren one-two in first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Five days on from their Belgium battle, Norris flew out of the blocks by setting the fastest time on the medium and soft tyres in the opening session in Budapest.

However, championship leader Piastri was only 0.019s behind his McLaren team-mate, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc two tenths off the pace.

Following his Belgian Grand Prix victory, Piastri is 16 points ahead of Norris in the Drivers’ Championship and is looking to stretch his lead before the summer break, which begins after Sunday’s race.

The Australian took his maiden Grand Prix win in Hungary 12 months ago after a feisty team radio exchange between Norris and the team.

Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar continues to impress in fourth, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who struggled with braking as he suffered at least two big locks up during first practice and finished 0.682s adrift.

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Lewis Hamilton aired his frustration on team radio as he continued to struggle with his Ferrari during opening practice in Hungary

Haas’ Oliver Bearman was sixth and Kimi Antonelli was the leading Mercedes in seventh as the Silver Arrows revert to an old suspension to try and end their disappointing form.

George Russell finished eighth and Max Verstappen only ninth in his first session since confirming to the media that he will stay with Red Bull for 2026.

Lance Stroll rounded out the top 10 but his Aston Martin team-mate Fernando Alonso was replaced by Felipe Drugovich, so he could manage a muscular injury in his back which he hopes to recover from in time for second practice at 4pm – live on Sky Sports F1.

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Sky Sports F1’s Hungarian GP Schedule

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Look back at some of the most dramatic moments throughout the years at the Hungarian Grand Prix

Friday August 1
1.55pm: F3 Qualifying
2.50pm: F2 Qualifying
3.35pm: Hungarian GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Show

Saturday August 2
9am: F3 Sprint
11.15am: Hungarian GP Practice Three
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying build-up*
3pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying*

Sunday August 3
7.25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Hungarian GP build-up*
2pm: The HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Hungarian GP reaction

*also on Sky Sports Main Event

Formula 1 is in Budapest at the Hungarian Grand Prix for the final race before the sport’s summer break, watch live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday. For Sky customers, Sky Sports F1 is now found on channel 407. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime

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