The Hungarian GP 2025 preview is loaded with drama — from Max Verstappen confirming he will race with Red Bull in 2026 even though his contract runs till 2028 and despite rumours of a Mercedes approach, to McLaren’s fierce Norris‑Piastri title battle, and Fernando Alonso’s injury handing Felipe Drugovich an FP1 opportunity.
Is there a linkage between Verstappen’s statement & Red Bull Racing’s sacking of Christian Horner? And of course, did Toto Wolff and Verstappen meet in Sardinia a few weeks ago?
While Red Bull Racing & Mercedes are fighting for Max Verstappen’s services, the McLaren duo continue to fight for the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship. In fact, Hungary is where they first clashed last year. Who will win in Hungary?
Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah preview the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, and discuss Ferrari, Williams and several other narratives from this weekend.
Aston Martin revealed that Fernando Alonso was dealing with a muscular injury after the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix and would miss Free Practice 1 (FP1) on Friday in Hungary. The team’s reserve driver and former Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich will step in as Alonso’s replacement, but could Drugovich finally make his Formula 1 debut this weekend in Hungary? He came very close to his F1 debut in Bahrain a few years ago while stepping in for an injured Lance Stroll in the FP sessions.
Recap
Max Verstappen’s 2026 Red Bull commitment comes amid speculation about links to Christian Horner’s sacking and whispers of a Toto Wolff meeting in Sardinia.
McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri bring their championship duel to Budapest — the scene of their first clash last season.
Aston Martin face a reshuffle with Alonso sidelined for FP1, Drugovich stepping in, and midfield teams Ferrari and Williams chasing big points.
Tune in for all the facts, stats and stories from the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
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