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Antonelli Leads as Teams Bring Upgrades to Hungaroring

A low-speed Hungaroring that rewards chassis and tyre performance will make upgrades the decisive factor for momentum into the summer break.

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 3, 2025 Spectators on the track after McLaren's Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix REUTERS/Marton Monus
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Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates after qualifying in pole position for the sprint race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 18, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Overview

  • Kimi Antonelli holds a commanding championship lead, sitting 45 points clear of Lewis Hamilton and 50 points ahead of George Russell after a run of six wins this season.
  • Mercedes face an urgent problem with George Russell's car losing straight-line speed and suffering reliability issues that have cost him points and widened his deficit to Antonelli.
  • Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton arrive seen as strong contenders because the Hungaroring favours cornering and downforce, and Hamilton can extend his record eight wins at the circuit.
  • McLaren will test a major aerodynamic package including a new floor and an experimental rear wing with reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli running in Friday practice, while Aston Martin brings a chassis upgrade but will not receive its new Honda engine until the Dutch Grand Prix.
  • The Hungarian Grand Prix runs this weekend from 24–26 July with the 70-lap race starting at 14:00 UK time on Sunday and live coverage confirmed on Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 in the UK and Apple TV in the U.S.