AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHungaroring Watch: FIA is monitoring a worsening track surface in Budapest after driver complaints, with loose stones and bumpy asphalt raising fears of another Monaco-style red-flag scenario. Ferrari Momentum: Lewis Hamilton topped times in FP2 ahead of Charles Leclerc as Ferrari delivered a 1-2, while McLaren’s Lando Norris was third and Red Bull’s Verstappen fourth. Hamilton Title Push: Hamilton says Ferrari has a car to fight for wins and aims to close the 45-point gap to Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. F1 Rules Backlash: Lando Norris argues F1 chiefs are prioritizing profit over racing, saying the 2026 regulations will frustrate even long-time fans. Danube Low-Water Crisis: A Budapest Danube passenger boat, Táltos, nearly sank near Margaret Bridge before authorities saved it after hours of work tied to extreme low water levels. Housing Pressure: Renting in Budapest is getting tougher, with most apartments now hard to find below 200,000 forints and demand dropping once rents pass 300,000. OECD Warning: OECD says Hungary has narrowed living-standards gaps but needs tax, spending, and competitiveness reforms to secure future growth. Ukraine Solidarity: Hungary’s embassy condemned Russian strikes on Kyiv, stressing attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable.
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