Max Verstappen gathered a 1m16.547s on softs shortly after Lance Stroll went to the top of the times, before the Dutchman's lap was then overcome by Charles Leclerc's 1m16.406s. The Monegasque's spell at the top was short as George Russell went 0.094s faster, but Oscar Piastri then rounded his first soft-tyre lap with a 1m16.240s.

McLaren were first and second quickest in every practice session at the Hungaroring, but both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were beaten in their duel for Hungarian Grand Prix pole

Some Formula 1 races live in the memory because of thrilling action, some for controversy, some even for being so dull they forced a rule change.