The first day on track at the Hungarian Grand Prix is done and McLaren finds itself convincingly on top — something we’ve grown accustomed to in F1 2025.

In both FP1 and FP2, Lando Norris set the fastest time with Oscar Piastri, the current championship leader, following closely in second.

F1 data analysis: McLaren too far ahead of the rest in Hungary?

But which of the two team-mates got off to the better start in the final race before the summer break? And is there anyone who can realistically threaten them?

The Hungaroring, by its very nature, plays directly into McLaren’s strengths.

It’s a slow track, dominated by medium and low-speed corners combined with high track temperatures — a perfect recipe for the MCL39 to exploit its two biggest advantages: superior tyre management and ef

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