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Lando Norris claimed a dramatic win at the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix, held at the newly revamped Hungaroring, delivering McLaren their 200th Grand Prix victory and reinforcing their dominance in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Starting off in a challenging position, Norris executed a daring one-stop strategy that saw him extend his first stint on medium tires before switching to hard compounds for the final push. Despite heavy tire wear towards the end, Norris’s pace held firm, enabling him to cross the finish line ahead of teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri by just over a second.
Piastri, who started on the front row, battled fiercely to maintain second place, fending off late pressure from Mercedes driver George Russell, who finished a strong third. Charles Leclerc, despite securing pole position, struggled to maintain the pace in the latter stages and ultimately settled for fourth, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso impressed by climbing to fifth, benefiting from the team’s recent aerodynamic upgrades.
The race featured tight battles and strategic calls that highlighted McLaren’s technical superiority and race management. Their 200th win in Hungary underscores their significant momentum this season as they lead the Constructors’ Championship comfortably.
The Hungaroring itself was a key story, having undergone extensive renovations ahead of the event. The circuit now boasts upgraded facilities and a modernized track layout, earning praise from teams and Formula 1 officials alike.
Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, hailed the improvements as a landmark development.
This year’s renovation is the most spectacular sports infrastructure project worldwide. The Hungarian Grand Prix has established itself as a key fixture on the Formula 1 calendar, and our government is committed to keeping it here long after 2032. The investments reflect Hungary’s passion for motorsport and our ambition to host world-class sporting events for years to come,”
emphasized FM Szijjártó.
With the summer break approaching, the Hungarian Grand Prix has set the stage for a tense title fight, with Norris and Piastri now separated by just nine points in the drivers’ championship.
Via MTI; Featured image: MTI/Vasvári Tamás