Lando Norris Claims Hungarian Grand Prix Victory; Antonelli Extends Championship Lead
Norris's win tightens the constructors' battle, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli further solidifies his position atop the drivers' championship.
The story
The Hungaroring circuit saw Lando Norris secure his first Formula One victory of 2026 at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26. Starting from pole, Norris initially lost the lead to his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after running wide at the second corner.
However, Norris reclaimed the lead when Piastri was delayed following a collision with Carlos Sainz Jr. during a lap, allowing Norris to emerge from the pits ahead. Piastri later retired due to a broken gearbox.
Max Verstappen secured second place, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished third, increasing his lead in the drivers' standings. Lewis Hamilton finished fifth after a pit lane speeding penalty, and George Russell placed seventh after a near-stall at the start.
On the podium
| Position | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | - |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | - |
| 3 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | - |
Key moments
Start. Lando Norris, starting from pole, lost the lead to McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after running wide at the second corner.
During race. Norris reclaimed the lead from Piastri after Piastri was delayed by a collision with Carlos Sainz Jr.
During race. Oscar Piastri retired from the race with a broken gearbox.
During race. Lewis Hamilton received a penalty for speeding in the pits, contributing to his fifth-place finish.
Start. George Russell experienced a near-stall at the start, impacting his race performance.
Championship
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 219 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 169 |
| 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | 160 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 138 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 128 |
Next race
The Formula 1 season will continue with the Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for August 21-23, 2026. Drivers will head to Circuit Park Zandvoort for Round 12 of the championship.
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