Lando Norris takes pole position in Hungary as Lewis Hamilton faces penalty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Lando Norris achieved his first pole position of 2026 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton received a three-place grid penalty for impeding teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris expressed cautious optimism about converting pole into a race win, reflecting on previous near-misses this season. Hamilton's penalty came after he was fastest in the early rounds of qualifying but failed to improve on his final lap. As Norris gears up for the race, overtaking at the Hungaroring is expected to be challenging. The race is scheduled for July 26.
- •Norris qualifies first; Hamilton penalized to start fourth.
- •Hamilton struggles with three penalties in three races.
- •Aston Martin upgrade helps Fernando Alonso in qualifying.
- •Norris aims to secure his first win as world champion.
- •Race starts July 26 at 14:00 BST.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Norris cautious despite pole as it falls apart for Hamilton
- 7:23 PMBBC Sport — Norris cautious despite pole as it falls apart for Hamilton
"Lando Norris has an opportunity for win his first grand prix of 2026 but Lewis Hamilton says his "positivity" is being tested after another penalty.
"Lando Norris has an opportunity for win his first grand prix of 2026 but Lewis Hamilton says his "positivity" is being tested after another penalty.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:36 PMNorris cautious despite pole as it falls apart for Hamilton
Lando Norris has an opportunity for win his first grand prix of 2026 but Lewis Hamilton says his "positivity" is being tested after another penalty.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 7:23 PMNorris cautious despite pole as it falls apart for Hamilton
Lando Norris has an opportunity for win his first grand prix of 2026 but Lewis Hamilton says his "positivity" is being tested after another penalty.
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