Hungarian Grand Prix 2026: Recap

Ferrari's low-speed downforce package finally clicked into place at a circuit that's punished it for two seasons running, with Charles Leclerc controlling the race from lights to flag.

Key moments

• Clean start: Leclerc held the lead into Turn 1; Hamilton jumped Russell for third at the same corner.
• Track position over pace: With degradation unusually low, the one-stop held up for the entire top six — nobody who pitted twice recovered the positions they lost.
• Antonelli's day: A disciplined defensive stint against Russell in the closing laps secured Mercedes' rookie a maiden podium.

Standings shift

Ferrari's one-two closes the constructors' gap to McLaren to single digits for the first time this season.

Editorial recap based on public broadcast and timing data.