US EditionLewis Hamilton Drops 5-Word Verdict About His Ferrari During F1 Hungarian GP FP1
HUNGARY, AUG 1 – McLaren secured the top two spots in FP1 at the Hungaroring while Lewis Hamilton struggled with inconsistent balance in his Ferrari SF-25, impacting his pace in the opening session.
- Lewis Hamilton struggled with the balance of his Ferrari SF-25 throughout Friday’s initial practice runs at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.
- These problems arose as Hamilton continues adapting to Ferrari’s new environment and car, with the team trying two different setup changes between practice times to address inconsistent handling.
- Charles Leclerc showed stronger form with the SF-25 by finishing third in both practice sessions and aiming to challenge McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, while Hamilton ruled himself out of a podium this weekend.
- Hamilton explained that they attempted different approaches to address the balance issues experienced in P1, but the car remained highly inconsistent through various corners. He also admitted that the day did not go well for him.
- Hamilton’s issues suggest Ferrari must improve car balance and setup ahead of qualifying and race, highlighting ongoing challenges integrating into the team despite earlier positive upgrades.
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F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton Concerned After 'Big Struggle' In Practice Sessions At Hungaroring
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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has lamented a “big, big struggle” with his Formula 1 car’s balance following the first two practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Hamilton did take fifth and sixth over the two practice sessions at Hungaroring, but he was nearly half a second slower than team-mate Charles Leclerc in the opening session, then three tenths away in FP2.“Today was ...Keep reading
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