India, July 24 -- The 2026 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend has kicked off at the tight and twisty Hungaroring today, July 24, Friday. With upgrades being tested across the grid and track temperatures soaring, Friday's opening practice session has already delivered plenty of drama.

Who topped Free Practice 1 today at Hungarian GP?

Charles Leclerc set the early pace for Ferrari, topping Friday's Free Practice 1 with a lap of 1:19.075 on the soft tyres. He finished nearly half a second clear of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton completing the top three in the second Ferrari. However, it wasn't a perfect session for Leclerc, as a late mechanical issue forced him to stop his car at the pit lane entry.

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