In an impressive show of form McLaren dominates drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets during the third and final practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The pair managed to outpace Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying session.
Practice Session Highlights
The final practice session saw drivers making their last adjustments ahead of the critical qualifying round. After a disrupted second practice session on Friday, where Charles Leclerc’s crash brought out the red flags, the drivers were eager to maximize their track time in FP3.
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Key Moments:
Early Laps: Verstappen was among the first to set a timed lap, despite reporting understeer and lack of rear grip in his RB20.
Mid-Session Surge: The action intensified as drivers took to the track on soft tires. Norris led the way with a lap time of 1m 16.931s by the session’s midpoint.
Final Push: As the session neared its end, Norris improved his time to 1m 16.098s, securing the fastest lap. Piastri followed closely, just 0.044s behind, while Verstappen settled for third.
FORMULA 1 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 2024
Practice 3 results
| POSITION | Team Name | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren) | 1:16.098 |
| 2 | McLaren) | +0.044s |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing) | +0.281s |
| 4 | Mercedes) | +0.466s |
| 5 | Ferrari) | +0.541s |
Noteworthy Incidents
Carlos Sainz experienced a minor issue at Turn 4, the same spot where Leclerc had his incident on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton spun at Turn 9, briefly causing yellow flags but managed to recover and complete the session.
Upcoming Qualifying
With McLaren showing strong pace, the qualifying session promises to be thrilling. Tune in at 1600 local time to see if Norris and Piastri can maintain their lead or if Verstappen and other top contenders can turn the tables.
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