Hamilton receives three-place penalty after qualifying for Hungary GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Hungarian Grand Prix after missing out on pole position to Lando Norris in the closing moments of qualifying. Hamilton initially led Norris by 0.101 seconds before failing to improve on his final lap. Norris secured pole by just 0.012 seconds, marking his first of the season. Hamilton also faced an investigation for impeding Oscar Piastri, which contributed to his penalty. Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen were also involved in qualifying controversies, with Antonelli receiving a penalty for not slowing under yellow flags and Verstappen expressing frustration over his car's performance.
- •Norris claims pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •Hamilton will start fourth after a three-place penalty.
- •Antonelli and Verstappen also faced qualifying challenges.
- •Verstappen expressed frustrations with his car's performance.
- •Piastri set to start third behind Leclerc.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton given three-place penalty after missing out to Norris on Hungary GP pole
"Lewis Hamilton has been issued a three-place grid penalty after being denied pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix in the closing seconds by Lando Norris. Hamilton has taken pole position at this track nine times and looked to be on course to take a 10th before squandering a golden opportunity.
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