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Norris claims first win of 2026 in Hungarian Grand Prix as Ferrari falters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:21 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Norris claims first win of 2026 in Hungarian Grand Prix as Ferrari falters
Summary

Lando Norris secured his first grand prix victory of 2026 at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26. After initially losing the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris capitalized on a clear strategy and displayed significant pace to dominate the latter part of the race. Ferrari, the pre-race favorites, struggled with multiple errors, as noted by team boss Frederic Vasseur. McLaren's strong performance comes after a challenging start to the season for both Norris and his team.

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By the Numbers
  • •Norris describes the win as one of his best performances.
  • •Ferrari made critical mistakes that hindered their chances.
  • •Norris had to recover from a first-lap misstep at Turn Two.
  • •McLaren's strategic pit stop for Piastri helped Norris gain clean air.
  • •Norris has noted improved confidence and driver performance this season.
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  • 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder
  • 7:19 PMBBC Sport — Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
What they're saying
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Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.

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Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.

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