The seven-time world champion finished 0.306secs slower than Leclerc and appeared to struggle with rear-end stability on the evidence of several oversteer snaps

Lewis Hamilton termed practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix "a big, big struggle" after tweaks failed to improve performance.

Fred Vasseur has publicised his appreciation for the support of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after signing a new contract. The Frenchman made it clear that his drivers are both ‘on board’ and are ‘convinced that we’re taking steps forward’.