F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin
Charles Leclerc leads early practice sessions at the Hungarian GP as Aston Martin faces technical setbacks with its upgraded car.
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The brief
Charles Leclerc topped the first practice session ahead of Max Verstappen, though Formula 1 reports a subsequent Ferrari issue. In the second practice session, Lewis Hamilton led Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two finish.
Coverage from Autosport, ESPN, and BBC emphasizes an early setback for Aston Martin, where Lance Stroll suffered a suspected suspension failure. Despite this, Adrian Newey stated that the upgraded car has shown 'promising results' and remains encouraged.
Further developments depend on whether Ferrari resolves its reported issues and if Aston Martin can stabilize the performance of its new upgrades.
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Quick answers
Who led the first and second practice sessions?
Charles Leclerc topped FP1, while Lewis Hamilton led the second practice session.
What happened to Lance Stroll during practice?
Stroll experienced a suspected suspension failure while driving an upgraded Aston Martin.
What is Adrian Newey's assessment of the new Aston Martin?
Newey says the new car has shown 'promising results' and that he is still encouraged.
Coverage (5)
- Hungarian Grand Prix: Adrian Newey says new Aston Martin has shown 'promising results' BBC · 6h ago
- Aston Martin's 'new car' suffers early setback; Adrian Newey still encouraged ESPN · 6h ago
- Hamilton leads Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in second practice at Hungarian GP TSN · 6h ago
- Leclerc leads Verstappen in Hungary FP1 before Ferrari issue Formula 1 · 6h ago
- F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin Autosport · 6h ago
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