Red Bull in Trouble, McLaren Dominates - 2025 Hungarian GP FP1 & FP2 Round-Up

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Welcome back to F1 Grandstand—I’m Tony Craig, and tonight we’re breaking down all the action from 2025 Hungarian GP FP1 and FP2 at Hungaroring. From McLaren’s one‑two pace to Red Bull controversy, expect raw insight, live chat, and sharp analysis. ⸻ 🚦 Practice Highlights (FP1 & FP2 Recap) • FP1: McLaren’s Lando Norris edged teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.019s with a blistering 1:16.052 s — Charles Leclerc P3. Hamilton locked up and finished P5; George Russell P8, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was only P9. • FP2: Norris topped the table again, 0.291s clear of Piastri in McLaren 1‑2. Leclerc held P3, followed by strong Aston Martin pace from Lance Stroll P4 and Fernando Alonso P5 after missing FP1 due to back pain. Hamilton dropped to P6. Verstappen under stewards investigation after bizarre towel incident. ⸻ 🔎 What It Means Ahead of Qualifying • McLaren: Dominant on Friday—can they keep the momentum into Q and the race? • Ferrari: Leclerc impressed, Hamilton needs fixes after handling woes. • Aston Martin: Strong FP2 hinting at surprising pace early in weekend. • Mercedes: Russell struggling with balance issues again. • Red Bull: Verstappen facing investigation; growth needed before Saturday. ⸻ 📋 Topics We’ll Cover Tonight: • McLaren’s control of practice — signals for the rest of the weekend? • Hamilton vs Leclerc: can the Scuderia turnaround be real? • Aston Martin’s surprise pace in mixed conditions. • Red Bull unrest: towel drama and balance complaints from Verstappen. • Predictions for qualifying and track strategy insider tips. ⸻ 👍 LIKE if Friday action was as exciting as it looks. 💬 COMMENT your predictions for pole and race winners. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell for deep-dive Hungary GP previews, Formula 1 2025 analysis, and live show alerts! ⸻ #F1 #Formula1 #F12025 #HungarianGP #Hungaroring #McLarenF1 #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #FerrariF1 #CharlesLeclerc #LewisHamilton #AstonMartinF1 #MercedesF1 #GeorgeRussell #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #F1Practice #FP1 #FP2 #F1News #F1Grandstand