Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary, Practice
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13,…

2024 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix - Friday Practice - As it happened

A recap of what happened in F1 practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

19 Jul 2024
17:09
That's a wrap

Keep across Crash.net for the reaction to F1 practice at the Hungaroring.

17:06
Full order from FP2

Here's how second practice ended in terms of the final leaderboard 

Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524 and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524 in the queue in the pits. Formula 1
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524 and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1…
17:00
Chequered flag

Norris, Verstappen, Sainz, Perez, Russell, Magnussen, Hamilton, Ricciardo, Albon and Alonso.

16:54
Six minutes on the clock

Teams, as per usual, are running on heavier fuel. Perez running quicker than Norris currently. 

16:44
Order after the qualifying simulations

Norris, Verstappen, Sainz, Perez, Russell, Magnussen, Hamiulton, Ricciardo, Albon and Alonso.

16:40
Verstappen slots into second

Verstappen goes second, 0.2s down on Norris' top time.

16:38
Mega lap from Norris

He storms to the top now with 1m17.788s, 0.3s ahead of Sainz. 

16:37
A scary moment for Zhou

He suffers a Leclerc-like spin. It appears Perez compromised him into the corner. Fortunately, Zhou keeps it out of the barrier. 

16:36
Qualifying simulations

A 1m18.294s for Russell puts him less than a tenth ahead of Hamilton.

16:33
FP2 back underway

The barrier has been repaired and thus the pit lane is open again. 27 minutes on the clock. 

16:26
This delay could take a while

There's significant damage to the metal barrier where Leclerc crashed.

16:24
Order under the red flag

Perez, Verstappen, Russell, Hamilton, Ricciardo, Sainz, Norris, Albon, Sargeant and Leclerc.

16:19
Leclerc out of the session
16:17
Red flag

Leclerc is out of his Ferrari after a brush with the barriers.

16:15
A wide moment for Leclerc
16:13
Verstappen makes it a Red Bull 1-2

A 1m18.724s for Verstappen as he slots into second behind Perez.

16:09
Current order after 10 minutes

Perez, Russell, Hamilton, Ricciardo, Sainz, Verstappen, Leclerc, Sargeant, Albon and Stroll.

16:06
Perez on top now

A 1m18.568s for the Mexican puts him 0.4s clear of Hamilton. Ricciardo completes the top three.

16:04
Early times on the board

A 1m18.961s puts Hamilton top of the order, 0.3s ahead of Sargeant. 

16:01
FP2 underway

The second practice session in Hungary is now underway. 

15:37
The story so far
  • Ferrari rapid in FP1 with Sainz 0.2s clear at the top of the timesheets
  • Verstappen second in the upgraded Red Bull
  • Impressive pace from Zhou, fifth overall 
13:38
A busy FP1

The full order from first practice in Hungary...

Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary,
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13,…
13:30
The chequered flag falls

Sainz, Verstappen, Leclerc, Russell, Zhou, Norris, Piastri, Tsunoda, Stroll and Hamilton.

13:28
Into the final couple of minutes

No major improvements to the order as teams run on worn tyres with heavier fuel. 

13:18
Just over 10 minutes on the clock

Sainz, Verstappen, Leclerc, Russell, Zhou, Norris, Piastri, Tsunoda, Stroll and Hamilton.

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