With both cars now sporting significant upgrades - Hamilton alone ran the new package in Germany 12 days ago - the silver machines were again back at the top of the timesheets in Hungary.
The reigning champion deposed long-time leader Finn Heikki Kovalainen at the end of the session with his final hot lap, that after making errors on the previous two when he was gunning for a quick time. Telegraph.co.uk
“(A top-three finish) is definitely possible but it’s going to be tough, for sure,” Hamilton said. “The talent is so tough here. We’re competitive but (we’re) a little bit off the pace still.”
Nico Rosberg of Williams was third while Mark Webber - coming off his first career win in Germany and having just resigned with Red Bull for 2010 - finished ahead of Kazuki Nakajima of Williams. The Canadian Press
The Ferraris also struggled to make an impact and Finn Kimi Raikkonen was 11th and his team-mate Brazilian Felipe Massa 18th on an afternoon when Spanish new boy Jaime Alguersuari continued to avoid trouble and ended up 20th and last. AFP
POS DRIVER ENTRANT TIME 1 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 01:22.1 2 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 01:22.1 3 Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 01:22.2 4 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 01:22.4 5 Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 01:22.4 6 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 01:22.6 7 Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 01:22.6 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 01:22.7 9 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 01:22.7 10 Timo Glock Toyota 01:22.8 11 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 01:22.8 12 Fernando Alonso Renault 01:22.8 13 Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes 01:22.8 14 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 01:22.9 15 Nelson Piquet Renault 01:22.9 16 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 01:23.0 17 Giancarlo Fisichella Force India-Mercedes 01:23.0 18 Felipe Massa Ferrari 01:23.2 19 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 01:23.2 20 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 01:23.9
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