The preparations for the Hungarian Grand Prix dominated Formula 1 news on Wednesday. Aston Martin faced delays in the arrival of its new car, while Lewis Hamilton projected a response from Ferrari and stated he intends to fight for the victory at the Hungaroring.
Aston Martin’s situation was one of the day’s main topics. The new chassis, part of the package that forms the updated version of the car, was expected to reach the circuit only late in the evening, reducing the time available for the mechanics to complete the setup before Friday’s activities. The event is considered important to confirm whether the changes will allow the team to progress in the season.
Hamilton, for his part, is trying to leave behind the turbulent weekend in Belgium, where he finished fourth after a five-second penalty. “We need to get there and fight for this victory,” said the seven-time champion, who hopes to find a competitive Ferrari in Budapest. Fred Vasseur also demonstrated confidence that the circuit’s characteristics could favor the Italian team.
The decisions of the stewards in Spa will also continue to be debated. The FIA is expected to discuss with the drivers the cases involving Charles Leclerc and Hamilton, after questions about the consistency in applying the rules during the Belgian GP. Off the track, Max Verstappen minimised the recent departures of Red Bull personnel, but called on the team to find new talents to keep its competitiveness.
At Mercedes, George Russell remains under pressure after retiring on the first lap in Spa, while Kimi Antonelli arrives in Hungary as the championship leader. The forecast still points to the possibility of rain on Friday and Sunday, although Saturday is expected to be dry, adding another variable to the final weekend before the summer break.
