Verstappen hopes for rain: 'We can't beat Ferrari in dry weather'

Max Verstappen predicts a tough battle against Ferrari for the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Dutchman finished P4 in the second free practice session and expects it to be difficult to beat Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz this weekend.

Leclerc and Sainz looked fast on Friday. The Spaniard topped the timesheet in FP1, while Leclerc dominated the second practice session. Ferrari is the big favourite at the Hungaroring, as the track suits the car well. Verstappen hopes the predicted rain can help him on Saturday.

"Ferrari are clearly ahead. In dry conditions we can't match them, who knows maybe tomorrow the weather will bring us something. It will be difficult to beat them. We will see if we can close the gap somewhat," Verstappen is quoted by Formula One journalist Erik van Haren on Twitter.

Ferrari have had a stronger car than Red Bull Racing all season on Saturday. Over a single lap, Verstappen and Sergio Perez often can't do much, but in the race the RB18 is often stronger. In any case, Christian Horner hopes the circuits after the summer break will be in his team's favour.