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The latest from the Hungaroring
Join us all weekend for updates on Alex's progress at the eleventh round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
24 July 2026
26 July 2026
It's goodbye for now 👋
That’s all from us for now! Enjoy the three week break of summer shutdown! Still need your Formula 1 fix? Keep an eye out on the AA23 app and website.
And finally, don’t forget to collect your Hungary Albono, it’s your last chance!
26 July 2026
Hungarian Grand Prix complete! ✅
26 July 2026
Chequered flag! 🏁
That’s P17 for Alex!
26 July 2026
Final lap! 🚨
Only one lap remains of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Alex is in P18 with SAI 0.5 seconds behind and BEA 0.4 seconds ahead.
26 July 2026
5 laps remaining! ‼️
Alex is still in P18, however BEA ahead has a 5 second time penalty.
26 July 2026
LAP 63/70 🔵
Blue flags have made Alex’s chance at an overtake on BEA a lot harder. He is currently 0.4 seconds behind.
26 July 2026
LAP 61/70 🤏
A 0.4 second gap is all that lies between Alex and BEA.
26 July 2026
LAP 60/70 🔥
Another better lap time for Alex. It’s a 1:25.403 as he charges towards the Haas of Bearman.
26 July 2026
Green flag 🟢
Alex is currently running in P18, just 2.2 seconds back from BEA.
26 July 2026
Pit stop time! 🛞
Alex has used the VSC opportunity to change onto soft tyres.
14 laps to go!
26 July 2026
Virtual Safety Car ⚠️
PIA has lost the gearbox and stopped on track.
26 July 2026
LAP 53/70 ⏳
Alex is currently still running on the hard tyres, which have taken him through 26 laps so far.
26 July 2026
PIT to ALEX
Wind is consistent on the last 3 laps, 19 to go!
26 July 2026
PIT to ALEX
How do these hards feel? Deg is lower than we expected.
26 July 2026
LAP 48/70 🏃
Alex is still running in P18, currently 9 seconds behind OCO and 14 seconds ahead of SAI.
26 July 2026
LAP 45/70 ⬆️
Up into P18 for now after SAI pits to serve a penalty and for a tyre change.
26 July 2026
LAP 44/70 ⬆️
Back to P19 for Alex, after a pit stop from BEA.
26 July 2026
LAP 42/70 🟢
The current plan is for Alex to stay on this tyre for 8 more laps before pitting for a set of soft tyres.
He is currently in P20, only 1.4 seconds behind BEA.
26 July 2026
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26 July 2026
LAP 38/70 ⬆️
Alex is up into P19 after a pit stop from OCO.
26 July 2026
Blue flags... or not? 🔵
There is currently an issue with the blue flags and the GPS on track.
26 July 2026
LAP 35/70 ⏳
Half way there! Alex is currently 7 laps into his hard tyre stint.
26 July 2026
LAP 32/70 🏎️
Alex is still in P20 after his pit stop.
26 July 2026
LAP 30/70 👍
New quickest lap for Alex, 1:26.440!
26 July 2026
New tyres 🛞
Alex changes to a fresh set of hard tyres!
26 July 2026
Box Box 📦
The team have made the call, Alex is finally into the pits!
26 July 2026
LAP 27/70 ⬇️
Albono is now in P17 after being overtaken by STR and COL.
26 July 2026
LAP 25/70 ⬆️
P15 for Albono as BEA makes a pit stop.
26 July 2026
PIT to ALEX 🤗
You’re doing a great job here, Alex.
26 July 2026
PIT to ALEX
Defend from Stroll as much as you can, he is under pressure from Franco behind.
26 July 2026
LAP 22/70 🤏
Alex is currently P16. He has 3 track limit strikes also.
26 July 2026
PIT to ALEX
The stop 6 are covered by 6 seconds, aiming to extend to make more efficient use of the blue flags.
26 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
I just have no confidence in the car..
26 July 2026
LAP 19/70 🏎️
It’s P15 for Albono after pit stops from OCO, SAI and GAS.
Alex is still yet to pit.
26 July 2026
LAP 16/70 🟢
Alex is running in P18 after a pit stop from COL.
26 July 2026
PIT to ALEX
Stronger tailwind gust at turn 4, aero loads all okay.
ALEX to PIT:
Just keep me updated on wind.
26 July 2026
LAP 13/70 🙏
Alex runs wide at turn 4 but remains in P19!
26 July 2026
LAP 12/70
It’s P19 for Alex after a pit stop from STR.
Alex is currently struggling with understeer.
26 July 2026
LAP 10/70 👌
Alex is speeding up, with an even quicker time of 1:27.831!
26 July 2026
LAP 9/70 🔥
Alex just completed his quickest lap so far, with a 1:28.460 on the medium tyres.
26 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
We are so slow into the last corners.
PIT to ALEX:
Just LICO into turn 1 2 6 and 12.
26 July 2026
LAP 5/70 ⬇️
STR has overtaken Alex. He is now in P20
26 July 2026
PIT to ALEX
Looking at plan A plus five with the cars around us.
26 July 2026
LAP 2/70
Alex is back into P19 after being overtaken by RUS who dropped to the back of the grid at the race start.
26 July 2026
LAP 1/70 🟢
Alex had a clean start and is up into P18.
26 July 2026
Lights out!
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26 July 2026
Formation lap 🏎️
We are just moments away from lights out!
26 July 2026
Weather check ☀️
It’s a warm afternoon in Hungary with an air temp of 30.3°c and a track temp of 52.2°c. The risk of rain for the race is 20%.
26 July 2026
Anthem time 🎶
Alex is stood for the national anthem of Hungary.
26 July 2026
Reconnaissance lap 👉
Alex has left the pit lane and made his way to his starting grid, it’s P19 for today!
26 July 2026
It's race day! 🇭🇺
We are just one hour away from the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix!
70 laps of racing are coming up shortly!
26 July 2026
Today's the day...😊
25 July 2026
Saturday complete ✅
25 July 2026
P19 for tomorrow 🏎️
After improvements from other drivers, Alex will begin the Hungarian Grand Prix from the tenth row of the grid.
We will be back tomorrow to bring you all the action from race day!
25 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
That was terrible, why was the balance changing so much.
JAMES to ALEX:
Alex it was a good lap considering the car is all over the place, that’s on us.
25 July 2026
1:20.658 😖
Only P17 for Alex, unfortunately he won’t make it through to Q2.
25 July 2026
Pushing 🤞
Albono has just started his third push lap of the session.
25 July 2026
Out of the pit lane 👉
Alex is back on track with a new set of softs! 4 minutes remain of Q1, lets see what Alex can do!
25 July 2026
Into the pits 🔙
It’s time for a brief data dive before Alex has one last shot at making it into Q2.
He is currently P18 with a 1:20.783.
25 July 2026
Second attempt 👌
Alex improves with a 1:20.783! P9 for now.
25 July 2026
Tyre change 🛞
It’s a brand new set of soft tyres on the Williams.
25 July 2026
PIT to ALEX
Box this lap.
ALEX to PIT:
Just check for damage in turn 4.
25 July 2026
1:21.596 🔥
First lap is in! P1 for now!
25 July 2026
On the move 🕺
Alex is straight out of the garage and ready to start a flying lap!
25 July 2026
It's go time! 🟢
Green light at the end of the pit lane and quail has begun!
25 July 2026
Its almost time... ⏰
Only 30 minutes until we begin setting the grid for tomorrow’s race.
18 minutes of Q1 is coming up shortly!
25 July 2026
Suited and booted 📸
25 July 2026
Up next: Qualifying 🏎️
And just like that, all three hours of practice are over.
We will be back shortly with all the latest from Quali for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix!
25 July 2026
FP3 complete ✅
25 July 2026
Chequered flag 🏁
Alex has emerged from the pit lane just before the flag to allow him to have a practice start on the grid.
25 July 2026
2 minutes remaining ‼️
Not long left of the session and Alex is currently in the garage.
25 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
Yeah, I don’t know what’s going on. The front right tyre is literally completely off the ground.
PIT to ALEX:
Box this lap.
25 July 2026
📸
25 July 2026
15 minutes remaining ‼️
Don’t panic, Albono is back on track!
25 July 2026
Box box 📦
It’s a front wing change for Alex as he heads back to the garage.
25 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
Turn 12 I’m really struggling with balance
25 July 2026
Times on the board 🎯
Alex sets a 1:21.513! It’s P11 for now.
25 July 2026
Back out 🔙
The pit lane exit is open and Alex is back on track.
25 July 2026
Red flag 🚩
PER has stopped on track at turn 3.
25 July 2026
And we're off! 🏎️
Alex is finally out on track! He is using new soft tyres currently to prepare for qualifying later today.
25 July 2026
10 minutes gone ⏳
Only four drivers are currently on track, no sign of Alex yet, stay tuned!
25 July 2026
Green light 🚥
The hour countdown has began. As usual with this session, we are yet to see any drivers out on the track.
25 July 2026
5 minute warning! 🚨
Get ready, FP3 begins shortly!
25 July 2026
Saturday in Hungary 🇭🇺
Today’s the day we set the grid!
First on today’s agenda, FP3 which will start in 30 minutes.
25 July 2026
Arriving in style 💙
24 July 2026
Friday practice sessions complete ✅
Our first 2 hours of running have finished, leaving just one hour of practice tomorrow before Quali!
We will be back to bring you all the action. Don’t forget to collect your Hungary Albono.
24 July 2026
FP2 Complete ✅
24 July 2026
Chequered flag 🏁
And that’s P16 for Alex to end our Friday at the Hungaroring.
24 July 2026
Box box 📦
With 2 minutes remaining, Alex makes a quick pit stop for a set of soft tyres.
24 July 2026
Take a guess where we are racing this weekend 🤔
24 July 2026
15 minutes remaining ⏳
Alex’s focus as changed on to lower high fuel runs.
24 July 2026
Back on track 🔙
Albono is now out of the pit lane on the 12 lap old hard tyres from earlier in the session.
24 July 2026
Green flag 🟢
The session is green again! Alex remains in the garage for now.
24 July 2026
Red Flag! 🚩
COL has spun into the final corner and collided with the barrier.
24 July 2026
Quickest time of the day ⏱️
A 1:20.973 puts Alex into P11 for now!
24 July 2026
Tyre change 🛞
⚪️ ➡ 🔴
24 July 2026
Sparks ✨
24 July 2026
1:22.765 🔥
New fastest lap of Albono!
P17 for now.
24 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
Turn 5 is a little unstable.
PIT to ALEX:
Yeah the wind has picked up.
24 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
That’s 2 laps in a row I’ve locked up at turn 6.
24 July 2026
First lap 🔃
It’s a 1:23.731 for Alex.
24 July 2026
Tyre check 🛞
It’s hard compound tyres for Albono at the beginning of this session.
24 July 2026
Green light🟢
1 hour of practice starts now! Alex is straight out onto the track.
24 July 2026
5 minute warning ‼️
Welcome to FP2 in Hungary, where we are just moments away from a green light at the end of the pit lane.
24 July 2026
We are back! 🇭🇺
We are just 30 minutes away from our last hour of practice this warm Friday afternoon!
24 July 2026
Feeling the love at the Fan Stage this morning 🫶
24 July 2026
2 hours to go ⏳
We will be back to bring you all the action from FP2!
Don’t forget to collect your Hungarian Albono from above 👆
24 July 2026
FP1 Complete ✅
24 July 2026
Chequered flag 🏁
Our first hour of practice is complete with Alex finishing in P15!
24 July 2026
Peekaboo 🫣
24 July 2026
Long runs 🏃
Alex is currently on a long run on soft tyres.
24 July 2026
On track 🏎️
Alex is back on track for the remaining 15 minutes of the session.
24 July 2026
Red flag 🚩
STR has come to a stop on track just after turn 3 due to failed suspension.
24 July 2026
Best time yet! 🎊
A 1:21.819 puts Alex into P11.
24 July 2026
Ready for more action 🏎️
Alex is out on track, this time on soft tyres.
24 July 2026
30 minutes remaining ⏳
Alex is currently sat in P15 with a best lap time of 1:23.006.
He remains in the garage for now.
24 July 2026
Into the pits 🛞
A huge lock up has caused a flat spot on Alex’s front left tyre. Into the pits for a new set we go!
24 July 2026
ALEX to PIT
My front left is destroyed, I don’t know if that’s from previous laps?
24 July 2026
And we're back! 🔙
Albono is back out on the track with the same medium tyres as before.
24 July 2026
Box Box 📦
Alex has come back into the garage to review the previous laps.
24 July 2026
Heating up 🔥
Another improvement, 1:23.678!
He is currently in P13.
24 July 2026
1:24.601 👍
Improvement for Alex!
24 July 2026
First lap is in ⏱️
It’s a 1:25.972 for Albono!
24 July 2026
Out on track 🏎️
Alex was eager to start his practice running! He is currently on medium tyres.
24 July 2026
Green Light🟢
And we’re off for the first hour of practice this Friday!
24 July 2026
Unfamiliar faces 🧐
This practice session will see 5 rookies on the track!
24 July 2026
Greetings from Mogyoród 🇭🇺
Welcome to the Hungaroring! Located just outside of Budapest, the 4.381km circuit is renowned for its tight, twisty layout and relentless sequence of corners.
We're 30 minutes away from the green light in FP1!
24 July 2026
Hey you! 🫵
The Hungary Albono is available! Claim it from above to expand your collection before the weekend is over.
24 July 2026
Arriving at the Hungaroring 🇭🇺
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