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Lewis Hamilton’s frustration with his car continued on the opening day in Hungary, a nation he has claimed victory at on eight occasions.
Lewis Hamilton struggled with an inconsistent balance during the opening day of the Hungarian Grand Prix, attributing it to his latest challenges. Despite being an eight-time Hungarian GP winner, he finished sixth in second practice, significantly behind Lando Norris. Charles Leclerc was also quicker than Hamilton, adding to his concerns at the Hungaroring. Hamilton expressed frustration with the car’s balance, a new issue for him at the track. The Mercedes driver’s team worked on various solutions during Friday’s sessions, but his car continued to feel off in different corners. Hamilton suspects the problem may be related to tyre temperatures, with plans to address it before the next practice session.
