Carlos Sainz topped first follow from Max Verstappen on the Hungarian Grand Prix as Ferrari boosted their hopes of a return to rivalry on the entrance of the grid.
Sainz’s team-mate Charles Leclerc was third as Ferrari appeared to reap the rewards of a transforming of the SF-24’s ground, with the traits of the Hungaroring additionally maybe suiting the Italian squad’s automobile.
Purple Bull had been additionally debuting main upgrades to the RB20, which confirmed promise as Verstappen was in a position to keep a powerful tempo later into his operating on mushy tyres that seemed to be degrading at a sooner fee for his rivals.
George Russell was fourth for Mercedes, who’re looking for a 3rd successive victory after shocking back-to-back triumphs in Austria and Britain, however team-mate Lewis Hamilton was solely tenth following his Silverstone win.
Lando Norris was sixth, a spot forward of his team-mate Oscar Piastri however the McLaren pair surprisingly trailed Zhou Guanyu, who impressed in a closely upgraded Sauber to take fifth.
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Ted Kravitz analyses the upgrades Purple Bull have delivered to the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Purple Bull’s Sergio Perez, who goes into the weekend dealing with hypothesis over his future following a poor run of type, was solely eleventh however didn’t have the entire new components operating on Verstappen’s automobile.
Oliver Bearman was final for Haas because the British teenager continued his preparations for his debut F1 marketing campaign with workforce subsequent yr.
Extra to observe…
Sky Sports activities F1’s stay Hungarian GP schedule
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Sky F1’s Anthony Davidson takes a have a look at the enduring Hungaroring monitor forward of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Friday July 19
2pm: F3 Qualifying
3pm: F2 Qualifying
3.45pm: Hungarian GP Apply Two (session begins at 4pm)
5:15pm: The F1 Present
Saturday July 20
8:45am: F3 Dash
11.15am: Hungarian GP Apply Three (session begins at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Dash
2.15pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying build-up
3pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying
5pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book
Sunday July 21
7:20am: F3 Characteristic Race
9am: F2 Characteristic Race
11am: Porsche Supercup
12:30pm: Grand Prix Sunday – Hungarian GP build-up
2pm: The HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
4pm: Chequered Flag: Hungarian GP response
5pm: Ted’s Pocket book
Subsequent up for F1 is the Hungarian Grand Prix from Budapest on July 19-21. You possibly can watch each session stay on Sky Sports activities F1. Stream each F1 race and extra with a NOW Sports activities Month Membership – No contract, cancel anytime
