Long run pace analysis and race sims by tire compound in Budapest | 2023 Hungarian GP. Long run pace analysis and race simulations.

Here are the race simulations completed by Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Red Bull, Alpine and other Formula 1 teams during the first two free practice sessions for the 2023 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest . The data is based on the information from the Friday running at the Hungaroring racing track in Mogyoród:

Red Bull still has the advantage, but the midfield is closing in. Ferrari did okay, but they’re under question.

Ferrari, McLaren and Alpine were fastest, but which were each team’s strengths?

Ferrari: fastest at the end of the main straight (low drag) and best under braking
McLaren: very quick in several medium-speed corners
Alpine: good traction (exit from slow corners)