FP3 Telemetry: McLaren scares everyone, but Ferrari has two strong contenders for pole
The last free practice session added Norris and McLaren to the pole position challenge between Mercedes and Ferrari
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Follow the minute-by-minute live coverage of the F1 Hungarian GP qualifying, LIVE from 3:45 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Follow the minute-by-minute live coverage of Free Practice 3 of the Hungarian F1 GP, LIVE from 12:15 on Saturday, July 25, 2026
Friday in Budapest is red, but Ferrari is playing on the edge
Ferrari, a neutral balance is entrusted to the talent of the drivers to extract the maximum from the SF-26. But Antonelli and Mercedes are there
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