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Aston Martin Update
However, the biggest focus this weekend is probably not on the new safety car, but on the “new” Aston Martin. The team wants to attack again with a B-version of the AMR26 after a difficult start to the season.
As soon as there is more information and especially pictures, you will find them here with us.
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New Safety Car
Mercedes has once again provided Formula 1 with a new safety car just in time for the summer break. Here you can see what Bernd Mayländer’s new work equipment looks like:
Photos: The new Formula 1 Safety Car 2026 from Mercedes
Friday drivers
Four regular drivers are skipping the first practice today. With Leonardo Fornaroli (McLaren), Ryo Hirakawa (Haas), Paul Aron (Alpine) and Colton Herta (Cadillac), four Friday drivers are in action.
You can find out who is skipping FP1 in our overview.
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Weather
As always at the start of the weekend, we take a look at the weather – and note that the first real wet race of the new Formula 1 era will probably continue to be delayed.
All three days at the Hungaroring are expected to remain dry with summer temperatures, although there is at least a small chance of rain on race Sunday. More on this in our big weather forecast.
Summer Break
Hello and welcome to a new edition of our Formula 1 live ticker. The Hungarian Grand Prix is taking place this weekend, marking the last ride of the premier class before the summer break.
As usual, the first two practice sessions await us on Friday in Budapest. FP1 starts at 1:30 PM CEST, the second practice at 5:00 PM.
Here, as usual, we will provide you with information, voices and pictures directly from the paddock at the Hungaroring throughout the day.
Ruben Zimmermann will accompany you through the day here, and for questions, suggestions or complaints, you can use our contact form. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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