# Mercedes Struggles in Hungarian GP Practice

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-24
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13566541/hungarian-gp-mercedes-fears-about-ferrari-pace-realised-says-george-russell-after-lewis-hamilton-charles-leclerc-top-practice
- Language: en
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Mercedes had a tough day in Hungarian GP practice, finishing fifth and 13th fastest behind Ferrari's dominant pace. The team faces a challenge to catch up with their rivals.

## Key takeaways

- Ferrari topped both practice sessions with a one-two finish in the second hour.
- Mercedes struggled with balance issues, finishing 0.9s behind Ferrari on single-lap pace.
- The team will need to work hard to improve their performance and catch up with Ferrari.

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