Norris secures first 2026 F1 win at Hungarian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Lando Norris secured his first grand prix victory of 2026, clinching the win at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Starting from pole position, Norris briefly lost the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri, who later retired due to a gearbox failure. Max Verstappen finished in second place, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli took third. Lewis Hamilton, facing penalties during the race, completed the event in fifth position. Driver ratings highlighted Norris's strong performance over the weekend, while Sainz experienced difficulties.
- •Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix after starting from pole.
- •Max Verstappen finishes second amid car issues.
- •Kimi Antonelli secures third place for Mercedes.
- •Hamilton drops to fifth after penalties in the race.
- •Carlos Sainz struggles, finishing lower in the standings.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Complete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings
- 5:16 PMBBC Sport — Complete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:16 PMComplete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- BBC SportJul 26, 2026, 5:16 PMComplete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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