F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin - Autosport

What the report says

Autosport reported that Charles Leclerc set the pace in the opening free practice session for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, putting Ferrari at the top of the early order. The session did not run to its planned conclusion, with the report saying practice ended early after an incident involving Lance Stroll.

According to Autosport, Stroll spun off in Aston Martin’s upgraded car, with a suspected rear suspension failure identified as the issue. The wording indicates the cause had not been formally confirmed in the supplied report, so the incident should be treated as provisional until Aston Martin or officials provide further detail. No lap time, full classification or damage assessment was available in the supplied article text.

The development matters because first practice is a key opportunity for teams to gather baseline data, especially when new parts are introduced. Aston Martin’s heavily revised package would have needed track mileage for correlation and setup work, and any reliability or suspension concern could complicate that programme. For Ferrari, Leclerc topping FP1 provides an encouraging start, though opening practice results can be shaped by fuel loads, tyre choices and run plans rather than outright competitive order.

The Hungarian Grand Prix is typically held at the Hungaroring, a tight and technical circuit where setup confidence and traction are important. Further practice sessions and qualifying would be needed to show whether Ferrari’s early pace is representative and whether Aston Martin can resolve Stroll’s suspected mechanical problem.