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Lando Norris Shines at Hungarian GP as McLaren Seals Another One-Two Finish

Lando Norris claimed victory at the Hungarian GP despite a tough start, fending off teammate Oscar Piastri in a thrilling battle.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
Lando Norris delivered one of his most composed performances yet, claiming the win at the Hungarian GP with a one-stop strategy / Photo Formula 1
Lando Norris delivered one of his most composed performances yet, claiming the win at the Hungarian GP with a one-stop strategy / Photo Formula 1

Lando Norris delivered one of his most composed performances yet, claiming the win at the Hungarian GP with a one-stop strategy. 

 

Although he dropped from third to fifth in the opening seconds, a calm reset and some smart calls from the pit wall allowed him to regain control. 

 

From there, Norris executed flawlessly, fending off his charging teammate Oscar Piastri in the final laps.

 

McLaren now boasts 13 wins at Hungaroring, the most by any team. Charles Leclerc’s pole position failed to materialize into a podium finish, while veterans like Alonso and Hamilton experienced contrasting outcomes.

 

Lando Norris delivered one of his most composed performances yet, claiming the win at the Hungarian GP with a one-stop strategy. 

 

Although he dropped from third to fifth in the opening seconds, a calm reset and some smart calls from the pit wall allowed him to regain control. 

 

From there, Norris executed flawlessly, fending off his charging teammate Oscar Piastri in the final laps.

 

“We weren’t planning on one stop,” Norris revealed to Sky Sports. “But after the first lap, it became our best shot. Oscar was fast—I had to push every lap.”

Norris executed flawlessly, fending off his charging teammate Oscar Piastri in the final laps / Photo Formula 1
Norris executed flawlessly, fending off his charging teammate Oscar Piastri in the final laps / Photo Formula 1

Piastri Narrowly Misses First Win

Oscar Piastri drove brilliantly all weekend, securing second place both at the start and the finish. 

 

He nearly closed an 8.5-second gap to Norris in the final 20 laps but couldn’t find a way past on the narrow Hungaroring circuit.

 

He attempted an ambitious move into Turn One with two laps remaining, but Norris defended well. 

 

“I had the pace,” Piastri admitted post-race. “But overtaking at the Hungarian GP is always a gamble. Lando just had track position, and that was everything today.”

Oscar Piastri drove brilliantly all weekend, securing second place both at the start and the finish / Photo Formula 1
Oscar Piastri drove brilliantly all weekend, securing second place both at the start and the finish / Photo Formula 1

McLaren Makes History at Hungaroring

McLaren’s one-two finish marked their seventh of the season—and their 13th victory at the Hungarian GP, a track where they now hold the all-time record for most wins by a constructor.

 

Sunday’s result also marked the team’s 200th Grand Prix victory, further cementing their legendary status in Formula 1 history.

Leclerc Fades After Pole

Charles Leclerc started in pole position thanks to an electrifying final lap in qualifying. However, his Sunday turned sour quickly. 

 

By Lap 29, he radioed to report a technical issue believed to involve the chassis. Despite leading early, he gradually lost pace and was passed by both McLaren cars and George Russell.

 

His final result? Fourth place—and another frustrating example of Ferrari failing to convert pole into victory. 

 

He has now won just once in the last 16 races he’s led from the front.

 

Russell Returns to the Podium

George Russell made a quiet but effective run to third, overtaking Leclerc late in the race. 

 

It marked his first podium since the Canadian GP and showcased Mercedes’ steady progress, even if the team still lacks the raw pace to challenge the front-runners consistently.

Veteran Drama: Alonso Climbs, Hamilton Slips

Fernando Alonso impressed again, finishing fifth in a measured drive. Meanwhile, rookie Gabriel Bortoleto came in sixth—his best F1 finish yet.

 

Max Verstappen had a muted celebration for his 200th race with Red Bull, finishing ninth. 

 

Lewis Hamilton, however, endured one of his worst weekends. After self-criticizing in qualifying, he couldn’t recover on race day, ending up in 12th.

Charles Leclerc’s pole position failed to materialize into a podium finish, while veterans like Alonso and Hamilton experienced contrasting outcomes / Photo Formula 1
Charles Leclerc’s pole position failed to materialize into a podium finish, while veterans like Alonso and Hamilton experienced contrasting outcomes / Photo Formula 1

Questions & Answers

  • Who won the Hungarian GP in 2025? Lando Norris won the race with a bold one-stop strategy.
  • How did Charles Leclerc perform after starting from Hungarian GP pole? He finished fourth after struggling with a chassis issue.
  • What milestone did McLaren achieve at the Hungarian GP? Their 13th victory at Hungaroring and their 200th Grand Prix win overall.
  • Which rookie impressed the most during the Hungarian GP? Gabriel Bortoleto finished sixth—his best result of the season.

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