Norris Leads McLaren Dominance at Hungarian GP Practice

Lando Norris showcased McLaren's dominance at the Hungarian Grand Prix by topping both practice sessions on Friday. Teammate Oscar Piastri closely followed, demonstrating McLaren's strong performance.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc emerged as a key competitor, while Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso made significant strides in the second session. Meanwhile, Mercedes' return to form was noted as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell showed promise.

Red Bull faced challenges, with reigning champion Max Verstappen struggling with car balance. A peculiar incident saw him summoned to the stewards, adding to Red Bull's woes ahead of Sunday's race, the final one before the August break.

(With inputs from agencies.)