F1 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - Free Practice Results (3)
| 2021 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix - FREE PRACTICE RESULTS (3) | ||||
| Pos | Driver | Nat. | Team | Time |
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team | 1m16.826s |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull Racing | 1m16.914s |
| 3 | Valtteri Bottas | FIN | Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team | 1m17.055s |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow | 1m17.497s |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow | 1m17.520s |
| 6 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren F1 Team | 1m17.772s |
| 7 | Sergio Perez | MEX | Red Bull Racing | 1m17.917s |
| 8 | Daniel Ricciardo | AUS | McLaren F1 Team | 1m17.942s |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | CHI | Alpine F1 Team | 1m17.992s |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team | 1m18.050s |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda | 1m18.115s |
| 12 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Alpine F1 Team | 1m18.174s |
| 13 | Sebastian Vettel | GER | Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team | 1m18.235s |
| 14 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda | 1m18.461s |
| 15 | Kimi Raikkonen | FIN | Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen | 1m18.683s |
| 16 | George Russell | ISR | Williams Racing | 1m18.794s |
| 17 | Nicholas Latifi | CAN | Williams Racing | 1m18.821s |
| 18 | Antonio Giovinazzi | GBR | Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen | 1m19.113s |
| 19 | Mick Schumacher | GER | Uralkali Haas F1 Team | 1m19.406s |
| 20 | Nikita Mazepin | RUS | Uralkali Haas F1 Team | 1m19.933s |
The title race is finely poised after Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen came to blows on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix last time out. Red Bull’s appeal was ultimately unsuccessful so attention turns to this weekend.
Described as ‘Monaco without the barriers', the Hungaroring is tight, twisty and very difficult to overtake. Based on Monaco, Red Bull and Ferrari will be fancying their chances of a strong result, while Mercedes is expected to take a step backwards.
McLaren will likely be in the mix once again in the hands of Lando Norris, who looks to maintain third in the championship ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
Although, Hamilton has an impeccable record in Hungary, winning on eight previous occasions. Pirelli has nominated the C2, C3 and C4 tyres for this weekend’s race.
Conditions are expected to remain dry on Friday, while there is a significant chance of rain on Saturday.
Recent Hungarian GP Winners:
2020: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2019: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2018: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2017: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2016: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2015: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2014: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2013: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2012: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2011: Jenson Button (McLaren)
2010: Mark Webber (Red Bull)
Remainder of the 2021 F1 calendar:
Hungarian Grand Prix - August 1
Belgian Grand Prix - August 29
Dutch Grand Prix - September 5
Italian Grand Prix - September 12
Russian Grand Prix - September 26
Turkish Grand Prix - October 3
Japanese Grand Prix - October 10
United States Grand Prix - October 24
Mexican Grand Prix - October 31
Brazilian Grand Prix - November 7
TBA - November 21
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - December 5
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - December 12
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