F1 News and Race Reports

Lando Norris took 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix pole by 0.012s from Lewis Hamilton, whose grid penalty lifted Charles Leclerc onto the front row.

Formula1.com reported Theophile Nael won the Budapest F3 Sprint from sixth on the grid, while Kush Maini took F2 pole at the Hungaroring.

Red Bull is reported to be reshaping its F1 staff, with Tom Hart named as Gianpiero Lambiase’s successor and Gwen Lagrue linked from Mercedes.

Reports from Spa said Lewis Hamilton kept fourth after a five-second penalty, while Ferrari was fined for an unsafe release and Charles Leclerc avoided sanction.

Ferrari led both Friday practice sessions in Hungary, with Charles Leclerc fastest in FP1 and Lewis Hamilton heading a Ferrari one-two in FP2.

A reported Audi 2030 plan remains unconfirmed. BBC Sport only noted F1 moves from Belgium to Hungary for the last race before the summer break.

Reports from Hungary said Lance Stroll missed FP2 after suspension damage from an FP1 stoppage, while Ferrari set the pace in both Friday sessions.

Motorsport.com reported Mercedes will bring the AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ in as Formula 1’s safety car from the Hungarian Grand Prix onward.

Ferrari led both Friday practice sessions in Hungary, with Charles Leclerc fastest in FP1 and Lewis Hamilton on top in FP2 as Hamilton sat P2 on 159 points.

Red flags interrupted Friday practice at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc led FP1 and Lewis Hamilton put Ferrari 1-2 in FP2.

Mercedes is examining George Russell’s deployment problem after Spa, with reports linking it to software as he sits third on 154 points in 2026.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Franco Colapinto crashed in Hungarian GP FP2, bringing out red flags as Lewis Hamilton led Ferrari's 1-2.

Formula1.com, Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Aston Martin introduced a Hungary update, with Adrian Newey targeting short-term progress.

Lewis Hamilton headed Charles Leclerc in Ferrari’s FP2 one-two at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, capping a fast Friday at the Hungaroring.

Reports from Formula1.com, Autosport and Motorsport.com say McLaren will bring Hungary upgrades, while Lando Norris has kept expectations measured.

Charles Leclerc set the pace in Hungarian Grand Prix FP1 ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton before a reported Ferrari issue cut short his run.

Formula1.com reported Formula 1 plans an AWS-powered Strategy Insight graphic for broadcasts, showing teams’ options, risks and pressure in real time.

Formula1.com reported Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman discussed Haas VF-26 inconsistency, with Ocon 17th in the 2026 standings on three points.

Reports after Spa say drivers and teams are questioning 2026 power-unit energy management, with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen among those raising concerns.

Motorsport.com reported Sergio Perez described the end of his Red Bull spell as toxic and said he considered a permanent exit from Formula 1.