Norris grabs first race win of season in Hungary
Starting from pole, Lando Norris lost the lead to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri on the opening lap but fought back to claim his first victory of the season.
BUDAPEST : Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli recovered from a pre-race penalty to complete the podium in third. Starting from pole position, Norris lost the lead to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri on the opening lap but fought his way back to the front to secure his first race victory of the season.
McLaren’s hopes of a one-two finish were dashed with 15 laps remaining when Piastri retired with a gearbox problem while running second behind Norris.
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- Jul 26, 2026
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