Lando Norris secures victory at Hungarian Grand Prix as championship race remains open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Lando Norris claimed his first Grand Prix victory of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing over 15 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. The race marked a significant performance from McLaren, who are showing strong potential as they head into the second half of the season. Mercedes, which has been dominant until now, struggled with pace and faced grid penalties, affecting their chances in this race. As the F1 championship enters the summer break, Antonelli leads with a 50-point advantage, but the path to the title seems competitive according to pundit Martin Brundle. Norris expressed confidence in challenging for the championship, stating, "the pressure is on him" referring to Antonelli.
- •Norris won his first race of the season at the Hungaroring.
- •He finished ahead of Verstappen by over 15 seconds.
- •Mercedes struggled for pace and did not contend for victory.
- •Antonelli leads the championship by 50 points over Hamilton.
- •291 points are still available in the remaining races.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Brundle: 'McLaren's Hungary performance shows F1 title fight is far from over'
"Sky Sports F1 pundit and former driver Martin Brundle believes the championship remains very much open after the Hungarian Grand Prix. Lando Norris showed commanding pace at the Hungaroring to claim his first Grand Prix victory of the season.
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