Hungarian GP qualifying simulation: Why 2026 F1 cars could be 2.38 seconds slower despite higher top speed

A 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix pole position simulation predicts a lap time of 1:17.748 at the Hungaroring, 2.38 seconds slower than the 1:15.372 set by Charles Leclerc to claim pole in 2025. That 3.15 per cent performance loss comes despite a simulated top speed that is 10.4 km/h higher, highlighting how traction, aerodynamic load and […]