The first practice session at the Hungaroring did not amount to much because of red flag periods and rain. In fact, the drivers managed to complete just a handful of laps on Intermediate tyres. Charles Leclerc completed 12 laps, setting the seventh fastest time of 1’41”142. Carlos Sainz did 6 laps, but he did not actually get a time on the board before triggering the second red flag – Sergio Perez was responsible for the first – of the session, when he went off the track, car damage limited just to the front wing. The second session starts at 17 local time.