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Norris Leads McLaren One-Two in First Hungarian Practice

HUNGARY, AUG 1 – Lando Norris edged championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.019 seconds in FP1 at the Hungaroring, with McLaren locking out the top two spots ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.

  • On Aug 1, 2025, Lando Norris topped FP1 with a 1m16.052s lap, beating Oscar Piastri by 0.019s.
  • Amid dry but windy skies, the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix's FP1 at Hungaroring featured a 14-corner layout and air temperatures at 28°C.
  • Impressing in midfield, Haas rookie Oliver Bearman posted a top-10 time ahead of Pierre Gasly, while Charles Leclerc's 1m16.791s lap surpassed Norris.
  • Shortly after FP1, McLaren locked out the top two spots as FP2 starts soon with teams testing long-run simulations and Verstappen faces stewards at 6.20pm local time.
  • Action continues with Free Practice 2 starting at 5pm local time, as Norris, who has never been out-qualified at Hungaroring in six visits, trails Piastri by 16 points.
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