It was hot and grip levels were initially low around the Hungaroring - and, contrary to expectations on this tight, high-downforce circuit.

it was Mercedes who set the early pace in Hungary. Rain is expected on Saturday, however - and Red Bull's Max Verstappen is not overly worried.

Peter Windsor looks at some of the day's key happenings - and wishes Fernando Alonso a very happy 40th birthday.


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