Hamilton Edges Leclerc in Tough Practice | F1 News

Lewis Hamilton edged out teammate Charles Leclerc in a gripping second practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, battling tough conditions on the tricky Hungaroring. Cooler temps, strong winds, and fresh tarmac made grip elusive, forcing drivers to fight for control. George Russell struggled with car balance, Kimi Antonelli’s brakes locked up, and Pierre Gasly reported serious performance issues—while Franco Colapinto spun and hit the barriers. With bumpy surfaces and low grip, even small errors led to big consequences. Teams switched to softer tires as Lando Norris briefly led before Hamilton delivered a blistering final lap to reclaim pole. Leclerc’s last-ditch charge was blocked, sealing Hamilton’s top spot. It was a session of survival and adaptation, with Ferrari showing strong pace while others battled the unforgiving track. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee089b15aa1744be