Hungarian GP Review: Norris Leads McLaren to Victory, Antonelli Stretches Championship Lead
Lando Norris clinched his first win of the season in Hungary, marking a high point for McLaren. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli's podium finish extended his championship advantage over rivals.
The Hungarian Grand Prix proved to be a thrilling affair, with Lando Norris steering McLaren back to victory for his first Grand Prix win of the year. Norris had to fend off teammate challenges before pulling away to secure the top spot, a win that will surely be celebrated in Woking.
Joining Norris on the podium were Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, both of whom had their fair share of on-track drama. Verstappen's weekend was filled with complaints about his car, yet he managed to pull off a remarkable overtaking move on Lewis Hamilton, adding another podium to his tally. Antonelli, meanwhile, extended his championship lead over Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, despite Ferrari's strong performance in Budapest.
Mercedes had a weekend to forget—Antonelli was hit with a grid penalty, and Russell faced a cascade of troubles, starting with a water leak in qualifying and culminating in an anti-stall issue that left him struggling at the race's start.
Oscar Piastri also had a day to forget. He led much of the race, only to be derailed by a collision with a back marker and a subsequent gearbox failure.
Meanwhile, Aston Martin showed signs of progress with both cars inching closer to the top 10, thanks in part to their latest upgrades.
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