Lando Norris takes pole position over Lewis Hamilton at Hungarian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
At the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying on July 25, Lando Norris of McLaren secured pole position with a time of 1:17.207, edging out Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who clocked 1:17.219. Hamilton aimed for a record-setting 10th pole at this event, but his lap was affected by grip issues. Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's teammate, qualified third. Hamilton is under investigation for potentially impeding McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the session, which could result in a three-place grid penalty for the race. The Grand Prix itself takes place tomorrow.
- •Norris secured pole with 1:17.207; Hamilton second with 1:17.219.
- •Hamilton sought a record 10th pole position in Hungary.
- •Turn 2 is named after Hamilton due to his success at the track.
- •Hamilton faces investigation for impeding Piastri, potentially affecting his grid position.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton Narrowly Misses Making History in Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying
"Lewis Hamilton eyed his record 10th pole position in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, but Lando Norris had other plans.
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