BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 26: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 26, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Alastair Staley/LAT Images) 2287707656 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
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“A good step forward”: Alonso on Aston Martin’s upgraded car at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

The 2026 F1 Hungarian GP was an encouraging weekend for Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, who took the chequered flag in P14, his best finish in the last five races. It was an equally positive weekend for his teammate Lance Stroll, who finished in P13, his highest position of the 2026 F1 season. On race day,…

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Pierre Gasly for Alpine, on Sunday 26th July, at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP.
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Gasly on “inconsistent” aero and Alpine’s lack of pace at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

The 2026 F1 Hungarian GP unfolded as a frustrating and stark reality check for Pierre Gasly and Alpine. Though the Frenchman started his weekend with a modest yet optimistic P12 in qualifying, he crossed the chequered flag in the exact same position, outside the points zone. A late charge on softs that saw him take…

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Nico Hülkenberg discusses scoring his first-ever points for Audi and if the blue flag mess inconvenienced him at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP
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Hülkenberg reflects on “very overdue” first points for Audi and blue flag fiasco at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Nico Hülkenberg opened up about Audi’s strategy choice and execution, his race start, how the last few laps unfolded, and the blue flag system problems following his ninth-place finish at the Hungarian GP and first points of the 2026 F1 season. After reaching Q3 and qualifying in tenth, the German started Sunday’s race on the…

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Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad during the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP.
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Lindblad: Racing Bulls extracted “maximum” from 2026 F1 Hungarian GP with split-strategy approach

For Racing Bulls’ Arvid Lindblad, the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP marked a sixth consecutive points-scoring finish, while teammate Liam Lawson crossed the line in P8 to secure another double points finish for the team. Following a successful weekend, the Racing Bulls move ahead of Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship, climbing to 5th with 66 points….

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Mike Krack assesses Aston Martin's new upgrade package after the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, where Stroll and Alonso finished 13th and 14th.
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Krack explains Aston Martin’s cautious optimism after 2026 F1 Hungarian GP gains

Mike Krack discussed Aston Martin’s latest upgrade package after it delivered encouraging early signs at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP weekend. The team returned to a more competitive position after a torrid start to the year. Fernando Alonso reached Q2, while both drivers finished ahead of Franco Colapinto in the Alpine. Stroll was 13th, with…

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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies assessed a tricky but rewarding 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, with Max Verstappen in P2 and Isack Hadjar in P6.
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Mekies on RB22 struggles, Verstappen podium, and McLaren’s pace at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies assessed a tricky but rewarding 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, with Max Verstappen in P2 and Isack Hadjar in P6. Through Friday and Saturday, the Dutch and French drivers were extremely unhappy with the feeling of their RB22s, bemoaning grip issues and struggling to find any kind of good balance. Having…

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Oscar Piastri says he was still on course for victory despite hard tyre struggles before a gearbox failure ended his 2026 F1 Hungarian GP.
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Piastri details hard tyre struggles before 2026 F1 Hungarian GP retirement

Oscar Piastri left the Hungaroring with a lingering sense of displeasure after the McLaren driver went from leading the race for over 20 laps to making contact with Williams’ Carlos Sainz and eventually retiring from the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP due to suspected gearbox issues. The Aussie moved up to third on the grid after…

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