Hamilton triumphs in free practice of F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton had the fastest times in both of Friday's free practice sessions ahead of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix Formula One (F1) heat in Mogyorod while Force India's Sergio Perez walked away from a horrendous crash.

In the first practice session, 30-year-old Hamilton completed the track in 1 minute 25.141 seconds, while teammate Nico Rosberg finished in 1 minute 25.250 seconds, down by 0.109 seconds. Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was third with 1 minute 25.812 seconds.

The first session was red-flagged and held up for 17 minutes by Perez's accident in which the Force India car slammed into the barriers and flipped upside down. The 25-year-old immediately radioed that he was unhurt and climbed out of the car with help from track assistants.

In the second session Hamilton was clocked in first place with 1 minute 23.949 seconds, ahead of Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat with 1 minute 24.300 seconds and Daniel Ricciardo with 1 minute 24.451 seconds.

Hamilton's teammate at Mercedes was fourth with 1 minute 24.668 seconds, while Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was fifth with 1 minute 25.134 seconds.

Hamilton, who has won the Hungarian Grand Prix four times (2007, 2009, 2012, and 2013), currently leads Rosberg by 17 points in drivers standings, while Ferrari's Sebestien Vettel is third, down by 59 points.

Hungaroring, which is marking its 30th anniversary as a F1 venue, is 4.3804 kilometers (about 3 miles) long and counts as one of the slower tracks. It has a number of tricky twists and turns. The overall distance of the race is 70 laps or 306.63 kilometers.

Track temperature on Friday was measured at 59 degrees C (138 F), which will put quite a load on the tires.

There will be a third free practice session on Saturday followed by time trials. The Hungarian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday afternoon Central European Time. Endi