Norris captures first pole position of the season in Hungary
ESPN F1 • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Lando Norris has secured his first pole position of the season for the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking a significant achievement as he becomes the first non-Mercedes driver to earn pole this year. The qualifying session took place on July 25, 2026, at the Hungaroring. Norris's performance positions him favorably ahead of the race scheduled for Sunday. The starting lineup will be critical for the upcoming 70-lap race as teams prepare for challenging conditions.
- •Norris takes pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •He is the first non-Mercedes pole sitter this season.
- •The race is set to occur on Sunday.
- •Qualifying highlighted Norris's strong pace at Hungaroring.
- 6:54 PMESPN F1 — Norris on Hungary GP pole: 'I knew I could do it'
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Norris ends Mercedes pole monopoly; Hamilton demoted on Hungary grid
- 4:48 PMESPN — Norris edges out Hamilton to take Hungary pole
- 3:34 PMRacer — Norris outduels Ferraris for Hungarian GP pole
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — McLaren's Norris ends Mercedes monopoly with Hungary GP pole
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Norris beats Hamilton to Hungary pole
- 3:23 PMBBC Sport — Norris beats Hamilton to Hungary pole
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Norris snatches pole from Hamilton at Hungarian Grand Prix
"In a thrilling finish, Lando Norris snatched the 105th pole position of record-breaking champion Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 career on Satuday, breaking Mercedes’ overwhelming dominance this season. The McLaren driver raced to his first pole position as world champion with a blistering final lap in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, securing pole position for the 17th time in his career.
"Defending Formula 1 champion Lando Norris took his first pole position of 2026 when he snatched it from Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 of a second at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away. “It’s been a while,” Norris said.
"Lando Norris of McLaren claimed pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Mercedes' 100% qualifying record over the season came to an end on Saturday. Reigning world champion Norris clocked 1 minute 17.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jul 25, 2026, 6:54 PMNorris on Hungary GP pole: 'I knew I could do it'
Lando Norris said he knew his first pole position of the season was within his grasp before he headed out on his final lap in qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:18 PMNorris ends Mercedes pole monopoly; Hamilton demoted on Hungary grid
In a thrilling finish, Lando Norris snatched the 105th pole position of record-breaking champion Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 career on Satuday, breaking Mercedes’ overwhelming dominance this season. The McLaren driver raced to his first pole position as world champion with a blistering final lap in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, securing pole position for the 17th time in his career.
- ESPNJul 25, 2026, 4:48 PMNorris edges out Hamilton to take Hungary pole
Lando Norris landed the first pole position of his world championship defence after he beat Lewis Hamilton to the top spot for the Hungarian Grand Prix by just 0.012 seconds.
- RacerJul 25, 2026, 3:34 PMNorris outduels Ferraris for Hungarian GP pole
Defending world champion Lando Norris claimed his first grand prix pole position of the season after pipping Lewis Hamilton for the fastest time in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 3:33 PMMcLaren's Norris ends Mercedes monopoly with Hungary GP pole
Lando Norris of McLaren claimed pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Mercedes' 100% qualifying record over the season came to an end on Saturday. Reigning world champion Norris clocked 1 minute 17.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 3:23 PMNorris beats Hamilton to Hungary pole
McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first grand prix pole position of 2026, beating Lewis Hamilton with the final lap of the session.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 3:23 PMNorris beats Hamilton to Hungary pole
McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first grand prix pole position of 2026, beating Lewis Hamilton with the final lap of the session.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 3:13 PMNorris snatches pole from Hamilton at Hungarian Grand Prix
Defending Formula 1 champion Lando Norris took his first pole position of 2026 when he snatched it from Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 of a second at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away. “It’s been a while,” Norris said.
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