Lando Norris Wins Hungarian GP, Narrows Championship Gap to Oscar Piastri

Lando Norris secured a dramatic victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix after starting third and initially dropping to fifth position. McLaren's strategic gamble on a one-stop pit strategy, which was not planned before the race, allowed Norris to maintain a strong pace and ultimately fend off his teammate Oscar Piastri, who was on a two-stop strategy and closing rapidly in the final laps. Norris described the race as 'tough' and joked that he was 'dead' after pushing flat out to maintain his lead. The win marked McLaren's 200th Grand Prix victory and reduced Piastri's lead in the Drivers Championship to just nine points heading into the summer break. Both Norris and Piastri expressed respect for each other, highlighting the intense but enjoyable rivalry as the championship battle remains tightly contested. Mercedes' George Russell completed the podium in third place behind the two McLaren drivers.