The McLarens took second and third, with Oscar Piastri ahead of Lando Norris. After topping the earlier qualifying sessions, they were undone by changing conditions in overcast Budapest, where Aston Martin starred and not even Max Verstappen could overcome the Red Bull’s car deficiencies on this technical, low-speed course.

Charles Leclerc has revealed an issue with his chassis was behind the alarming loss of pace that saw him miss out on a podium in Formula 1 ‘s Hungarian Grand Prix. Leclerc held onto the lead at the start and remained ahead during the opening two stints until a sudden drop in his lap times saw him trundle home in a distant fourth.