Mercedes Expect Hungary Challenge From Hamilton and Ferrari
Hamilton aims for a strong Hungaroring result as Antonelli leads the standings by 45 points and McLaren plans major upgrades.
- Lewis Hamilton targets a record-equaling ninth victory at the Hungaroring this weekend, seeking to narrow his 45-point deficit to championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
- The 19-year-old Italian has won six of 10 rounds this season by mastering the hybrid era with aggressive driving, while teammate George Russell trails by 50 points after retiring in Belgium with an opening-lap collision.
- McLaren brings major upgrades including a new floor and aerodynamic parts to Hungary, while Aston Martin introduces a chassis package from design chief Adrian Newey; four of the top seven drivers have won previously at the circuit.
- Antonelli anticipates a tight four-way battle with Max Verstappen's Red Bull and McLaren at the slower, twistier circuit, as team reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drives Friday's first practice while Oscar Piastri sits out.
- Aston Martin will wait until the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August for a revised Honda power package, a delay that may influence two-time champion Fernando Alonso's future in coming weeks.
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Ferrari head into Hungary with high expectations after strong performances in Britain and Belgium. The twisty configuration of the Hungaroring should suit the red car even better. Lewis Hamilton, who has won there eight times, is looking to make a big splash, while Charles Leclerc warns that there is no room for error in the battle with Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren.
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