Leclerc's Ferrari Dominates Hungarian GP Practice, Perez Under Pressure

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished top in FP2 after opting for lower fuel runs on soft tires, while teammate Carlos Sainz spun and clipped the barriers in FP1. Mercedes struggled with grip and lack of running due to the new tire format, with George Russell finishing P20 in FP2. Red Bull's Sergio Perez crashed in FP1 but praised the team for repairing the car, while Max Verstappen focused on long runs and didn't use many tire sets. McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri showed good pace in mixed conditions, with Norris finishing P2 in FP2. Aston Martin had a quiet day, with Fernando Alonso happy with the data collected and Lance Stroll enjoying limited running.