Highlights Five teams feature rookies in FP1 at Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 rules require rookies in at least two practice sessions Leonardo Fornaroli replaces Oscar Piastri for McLaren in FP1 Mercedes fields Fred Vesti, replacing championship leader Kimi Antonelli Paul…

Highlights McLaren faces challenges as a Mercedes-powered customer team in 2026. McLaren cannot freely adjust power units or chassis like Mercedes works team. Toto Wolff calls current situation a “catch-up race” for customer teams. McLaren used latest Mercedes software to…

Highlights 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix set for a thrilling Budapest weekend Qualifying seen as crucial due to tight corners and limited overtaking Teams introduce upgrades to enhance performance at Hungaroring circuit Tire management and pit strategy expected to decide race…

Highlights Mercedes fixed power unit software issue after Spa Grand Prix. George Russell’s battery deployment caused speed loss during Belgian GP. Software error front-loaded energy, reducing battery for key track parts. Mercedes updated code ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix to…

Highlights Red Bull breaks McLaren’s 35-year win streak with 12th consecutive victory Max Verstappen wins Hungarian GP by over 33 seconds Verstappen started second, overtook pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton at Turn 1 Verstappen records fastest lap, finishing ahead of Lando Norris…