Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the first free practice of the Hungarian Grand Prix in Formula 1. In his Red Bull, the leader in the battle for the world title in Budapest came to 1.17.555.
At the Hungaroring, Valtteri Bottas came second in his Mercedes, at 0.061 from Verstappen. World champion Lewis Hamilton, also in a Mercedes, followed at 0.167.
In the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the previous Grand Prix, Verstappen, crashed heavily after Hamilton touched his car from behind. Although the Dutchman was unable to continue the race, the British world champion won. Verstappen’s car was heavily damaged.
The Hungarian Grand Prix is Sunday afternoon.