Lando Norris takes pole as Hamilton faces investigation for impeding
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix by 0.012 seconds over Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton, who qualified second, is under investigation for allegedly impeding McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the final qualifying session. Piastri expressed his frustration after having to abandon his final push due to the incident. Hamilton stated he was unaware of Piastri's approach and has now raised concerns over his team radio. If found guilty, Hamilton could face a three-place grid penalty, which would affect his starting position.
- •Lando Norris claims pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •Lewis Hamilton qualifies second but faces an investigation.
- •Oscar Piastri qualifies fifth after being impeded by Hamilton.
- •Hamilton admits distraction during qualifying session.
- •Potential penalty could drop Hamilton three places on the grid.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Admits He “Wasn’t Aware” of Approaching Piastri During Q3 Incident
- 3:35 PMThe Guardian Sport — McLaren’s Lando Norris snatches pole from Hamilton at Hungarian Grand Prix
"Defending champion grabs first pole of 2026 by 0.012sec Hamilton facing likelihood of a penalty for impeding Piastri Lando Norris took pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren in a closely fought contest with Lewis Hamilton, ultimately edging out the Ferrari by one hundredth of a second. Hamilton’s teammate, Charles Leclerc, was in third, with the championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, in fourth for Mercedes. Oscar Piastri was fifth for McLaren, Max Verstappen sixth for Red Bull after he spun on his final lap, while George Russell could manage only seventh and was told to pull his car off track after his final lap with a mechanical problem. Continue reading...
"Lando Norris may have snatched the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix pole position by a razor-thin 0.012 seconds, but the biggest post-qualifying talking point revolves entirely around the man starting beside him. Following an intense Q3 shootout, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton secured…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 3:36 PMLewis Hamilton Admits He “Wasn’t Aware” of Approaching Piastri During Q3 Incident
Lando Norris may have snatched the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix pole position by a razor-thin 0.012 seconds, but the biggest post-qualifying talking point revolves entirely around the man starting beside him. Following an intense Q3 shootout, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton secured…
- The Guardian SportJul 25, 2026, 3:35 PMMcLaren’s Lando Norris snatches pole from Hamilton at Hungarian Grand Prix
Defending champion grabs first pole of 2026 by 0.012sec Hamilton facing likelihood of a penalty for impeding Piastri Lando Norris took pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren in a closely fought contest with Lewis Hamilton, ultimately edging out the Ferrari by one hundredth of a second. Hamilton’s teammate, Charles Leclerc, was in third, with the championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, in fourth for Mercedes. Oscar Piastri was fifth for McLaren, Max Verstappen sixth for Red Bull after he spun on his final lap, while George Russell could manage only seventh and was told to pull his car off track after his final lap with a mechanical problem. Continue reading...
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