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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped FP1 in Melbourne for the 2026 F1 season with a 1m20.267s on softs, beating Hamilton and Verstappen as teams push to optimize the new machinery. McLaren suffered power-delivery and gearbox problems for Piastri and Norris, while Aston Martin's Alonso was sidelined by a Honda power-unit issue, making the session a rocky start for several front-runners.
Charles Leclerc led Free Practice 1 in Melbourne with a 1:20.267 for Ferrari, four tenths faster than Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in third for Red Bull. Isack Hadjar was fourth as Ferrari–Red Bull trade pace; Aston Martin endured a difficult session with Alonso absent and Stroll limited to three laps. Lando Norris retired with a gearbox issue, while Arvid Lindblad and Alex Albon stopped on track. Full FP1 results are listed in the article.
Lando Norris secured pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix by setting a faster lap than Charles Leclerc in qualifying, with a notable 'Ghost Car' feature highlighting his performance differences.
Max Verstappen led the second practice session at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, outperforming Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli, with the session marked by technical issues and strategic tyre choices as teams prepared for qualifying.
Charles Leclerc topped the FP1 session at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, with nine rookie drivers participating, including Kimi Antonelli and Nico Hulkenberg, as teams tested new setups and drivers aimed to impress ahead of the race.
Charles Leclerc expressed happiness with his third-place finish at the US Grand Prix, marking his first podium since July despite a challenging second half of the season. He took a risky start on soft tires, overtook Norris early, and fought hard during the race, ultimately finishing behind Norris after a close duel. Leclerc was pleased with his performance given recent difficulties, including a gearbox issue in practice.
Lando Norris finished second at the US Grand Prix after a tough battle with Charles Leclerc, reflecting that they did everything possible in a competitive race, and closing the championship gap to Piastri to 14 points.
Charles Leclerc described the first day of the Dutch Grand Prix as the worst Friday of the season due to poor performance and significant time deficits, while Lewis Hamilton reported some progress despite challenges. Leclerc aims to turn the situation around, hoping for a 'miracle' in the race, whereas Hamilton remains optimistic about improvements overnight.
Lewis Hamilton faces criticism and doubts about his future in F1 amid a tough start at Ferrari, while Charles Leclerc receives an additional penalty point from the FIA after a frustrating Hungarian GP. Bernie Ecclestone suggests Hamilton should retire, and Leclerc offers reassurance to Hamilton, who vows to return stronger after the summer break.
Ferrari experienced a tumultuous Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, with Charles Leclerc securing pole but facing severe performance issues post-pit stop, while Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration after a difficult qualifying and race, highlighting the unpredictable and challenging nature of Formula 1. The race was marked by technical problems, strategic decisions, and driver frustrations, leaving fans and teams hopeful for improvements in the second half of the season.
Charles Leclerc maintained his lead at the start of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, successfully defending from McLaren's Lando Norris, who lost positions early on, while other drivers like George Russell and Fernando Alonso moved up the field.
Charles Leclerc unexpectedly secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, despite the challenging and changing weather conditions that made the session difficult. He expressed surprise and satisfaction, highlighting the unpredictability of the session, and now aims to convert this pole into his first win of the season.
Charles Leclerc claimed Ferrari's first pole of the 2025 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, in the most competitive Q3 in F1 history with just 0.543s separating the top 10. The session saw notable performances from Oscar Piastri, George Russell, and Fernando Alonso, while Max Verstappen had his worst qualifying of the year. The race grid is set with Leclerc on pole, promising an exciting race in Budapest.
Charles Leclerc unexpectedly secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, surprising many with his performance amidst challenging conditions, while other top contenders like Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris followed closely. Lewis Hamilton struggled in qualifying, starting 12th, and Max Verstappen faced difficulties with his car's balance. The race is scheduled for Sunday at Hungaroring.
Charles Leclerc secured a surprise pole position at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in challenging weather conditions, with impressive performances from George Russell and Aston Martin drivers. The qualifying session was marked by changing weather, strategic efforts, and notable eliminations, setting the stage for an exciting race.