Leclerc predicts ‘tight’ Hungary contest after strong start

Ferrari dominated Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton topping the time sheets in FP1 and FP2. Despite tricky track conditions at the Hungaroring, Ferrari showed strong pace, though Leclerc noted a minor mechanical issue in the opening session that was quickly resolved. Leclerc expressed satisfaction with the car's initial performance but emphasized the need for perfection heading into Saturday, anticipating that competitors like Red Bull and McLaren will close the gap. He acknowledged that while a strong Friday is positive, the real challenge lies ahead in qualifying. Team Principal Fred Vasseur remained cautious despite the strong start, citing traffic and red flags as factors that impacted the rhythm of FP2. Vasseur stressed that the team must maintain focus, noting that Friday's results are not indicative of final qualifying or race performance.