Lando Norris wins 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri retires
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Lando Norris secured his first victory of the year at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix held at the Hungaroring on July 26. After an initial lead, Norris faced a challenge from teammate Oscar Piastri, who briefly took the lead. However, Norris regained the top position following a series of fast laps after Piastri's pit stop. Piastri encountered issues with traffic and ultimately retired due to a gearbox failure. Norris expressed pride in the team's performance and aims to continue the momentum after the summer break.
- •Norris leads early but loses position to Piastri before regaining it.
- •Piastri retires due to a gearbox issue late in the race.
- •Norris praises the team's hard work and aims for further victories.
- •The McLaren team plans to focus on reliability and performance upgrades.
- •The summer break offers a chance for teams to regroup before the next race.
"The drivers and teams react to all the action at the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix.
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