
Fernando Alonso The first training of the Hungary Grand Prix of Formula 1 by a muscle lesion on the back. He communicated it Aston Martin Around 11:00 on this Friday, two and a half hours before the start of the appointment in the Hungaroring. It will be the Spanish pilot who decides whether to get to the second session (17:00) or give up his seat to Felipe Drugovichyour substitute. The Brazilian will climb his car in the free 1.
«In the days after Belgium Grand PrixFernando Alonso has been dealing with a muscular lesion on the back. While continuing with the treatment this morning, he has decided not to participate in the FP1. Felipe Drugovich will pilot in the FP1 next to Lance Stroll. Then a decision will be made about Fernando's participation in the FP2 and the rest of the weekend in due time, ”said Aston Martin.
Team Statement:
«In the days following the Belgian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso has been managing a muscular injury in his back.As he continues with treatment this morning, he has chosen to sit out of FP1.
Felipe Drugovich will drive in FP1 alongside Lance Stroll.
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— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) August 1, 2025
He arrived optimistic to Hungary Alonso and showed his optimism to the press to get into the car in one of his favorite circuits and where he achieved his first victory in the F1 despite the disappointing last weekend. However, a back injury that drags from Spa It will prevent you from filming, for the moment, with the AMR25 in Budapest.
Yes indeed, Mike KrackIn statements to the media in Hungaroring, he confirmed that they wait for Alonso back in the car for free 2: “The plan is to have Fernando in the car.” This would mean that it would give several laps of filming for the real fire, with a last more session of training scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 pm. The classification will be at 4:00 p.m.
Alonso needs the break
Alonso needs this break like eating. After the Hungary GP, the factories will close for holidays for three weeks in which there will be no competition and the pilots can disconnect before facing the final stretch of the World of 2025. Before them, ten more races for the conclusion of a championship to forget in the case of the Asturian, who already looks at 2026 with the hope of being able to fight again for podiums, victories and his dream third title.
He does not need it for the physical, because he has piloted an excellent condition with 43 years (44 since last Tuesday), but for the mental. And it is that the headache to whom Aston Martin takes in almost every appointment is being exhausting for him. His only reason to trust is the car you design Adrian Newy in Silverstone adjusted to the new regulation, to which the engine will join Honda.
Before the holidays, a new unknown: its presence in Hungary. Alonso, as we say, was on Thursday in the circuit, but the discomfort in his back must have been so great that he has seen what he likes most. He will leave his seat to Drugovich in the first workouts, but he will do everything possible to roll at 5:00 p.m. and test Aston Martin's settings, whose car configuration is more uncertain than ever by the mess of ailerons after the incorporated in Spa.