Preparation for the Hungarian GP stirred up Formula 1 news this Wednesday. Aston Martin faced a delay in the arrival of its new car, while Lewis Hamilton predicted a Ferrari comeback and stated his intention to fight for victory at the Hungaroring.
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Aston Martin’s situation was one of the main topics of the day. The new chassis, part of the package that forms the updated version of the car, was only expected to arrive at the circuit late at night, reducing the time available for mechanics to complete preparations before Friday’s activities. The race is considered important to confirm whether the changes will allow the team to advance in the season.
Hamilton, in turn, tries to put behind him the troubled weekend in Belgium, where he finished fourth after a five-second penalty. “We need to arrive and fight for this victory,” said the seven-time champion, who expects to find a competitive Ferrari in Budapest. Fred Vasseur also expressed confidence that the circuit’s characteristics could favor the Italian team.
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The stewards’ decisions in Spa will also continue to be debated. The FIA is expected to discuss with the drivers the cases involving Charles Leclerc and Hamilton, following questions about the consistency in applying the rules during the Belgian GP. Off-track, Max Verstappen downplayed the recent departures of Red Bull professionals but demanded that the team find new talent to maintain its competitiveness.
At Mercedes, George Russell remains under pressure after retiring on the first lap in Spa, while Kimi Antonelli arrives in Hungary as championship leader. The forecast still indicates a possibility of rain on Friday and Sunday, although Saturday is expected to be dry, adding another variable to the last weekend before the summer break.
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