Gabriel Bortoleto arrives at the Hungarian GP in high spirits in Formula 1 after finishing the Belgian GP in eighth position and scoring points for the second consecutive race. The Brazilian tries to confirm Audi’s evolution at the Hungaroring before the category’s summer break.
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The result in Spa reinforced Bortoleto’s consistency, as he managed the pressure from Arvid Lindblad in the final laps and added four more points. Qualifying will be especially important in Hungary, where overtaking opportunities are fewer and a good grid position can bring Audi closer to the top 10 again.
In the title fight, Kimi Antonelli continues to extend his control over the season. The Italian won six of the first ten races and leads with a 45-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton, a performance that surprised even Toto Wolff due to the maturity and serenity shown by the driver in his second year in F1.
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The driver market also gained a new chapter. According to journalist Ted Kravitz, Max Verstappen is expected to remain at Red Bull in 2027, as McLaren is satisfied with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, while Mercedes is betting on Antonelli and George Russell.
Off the track, Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed that the FIA is discussing with teams, manufacturers, and drivers a possible return of V8 engines after 2030, with sustainable fuels and lower costs. For Hungary, McLaren will bring a new floor and will have Leonardo Fornaroli in Piastri’s car during FP1, while Aston Martin is rushing to complete version 2.0 of the AMR26, possibly without enough spare parts.
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