After topping both of Formula 1’s practice sessions on Friday, Lando Norris bolted out of the gate to stamp his early authority on the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. It’s only Friday, but the Briton will be cautiously optimistic as he dissects the data from his running at the Hungaroring – both times with an advantage over his championship-leading team-mate Oscar Piastri.
The McLarens ran riot in practice. In both sessions, Charles Leclerc posed as the fastest runner not dressed in papaya, but he was a fair way off Norris’ pace; in FP1, the Monegasque’s deficit fell to 0.217s. In FP2, this was 0.399s. On a rear-limited circuit like the Hungaroring, McLaren was always likely to have a strong advantage; the MCL39 has demonstrated throughout the season that it shines in traction zones, and the stability of the car has also ensured that both drivers have a sensible platform to work with.
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