P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A 1-2 from McLaren to start the session, with Lando Norris drawing first blood.
Lando Norris edged out Oscar Piastri in first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, continuing their close battle for the F1 drivers’ championship. Despite setting the pace, Norris faced challenges with the setup of his car, as evidenced by major lock-ups into Turn 1. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc also showed strong early form, briefly topping the timesheets before Norris regained the lead. Max Verstappen experimented with a new front wing but was off the pace on soft tyres, finishing nearly a second adrift. Paul Aron’s session was cut short due to a systems alarm, while newcomer Isack Hadjar impressed with a fourth-place finish. Oliver Bearman and Kimi Antonelli rounded out the top six and seven, respectively, in what proved to be an eventful and competitive session.
