Norris Leads McLaren Domination in Dramatic Hungarian GP Practice Sessions

Lando Norris showcased McLaren's dominance by leading both practice sessions at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday. The excitement unfolded outside Budapest, where Norris consistently outpaced his rivals, leaving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as the closest threat.

The Briton outshone teammate Oscar Piastri in both sessions, demonstrating McLaren's superiority. Norris's best lap in the late afternoon was clocked at one minute 15.624 seconds, edging out Piastri by a narrow margin. The practice concluded with a near-collision between Norris and Piastri, adding a touch of drama.

Other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, faced challenges, with Mercedes making progress compared to previous races. The sessions also observed a bizarre incident involving Verstappen and saw new faces like Isack Hadjar and Kimi Antonelli making their mark.

(With inputs from agencies.)