For the third time this season, Luca Ghiotto got the pole position for Race 1. Bernstorff was left in 2nd place but ahead of Ocon, who was fastest in free practice.

The heat was hitting strong at the Hungaroring this morning. Ocon led the way ahead of Ghiotto and Kirchhöfer. After a first run of 7-8 laps, the drivers went back to the pits to change their tyres for the last 7 minutes of the session. Bernstorff was on top only 0.012s ahead of Ghiotto. Finally, Ghiotto was 0,036s faster than Bernstorff and got the pole.