Lando Norris delivered a commanding performance at the Hungaroring on Sunday to claim victory in the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, securing his first main race win of the season and ending the first half of the Formula 1 campaign on a high note before the summer break.
Starting from pole position, the McLaren driver controlled the race from lights to flag and finished a clear 15.080 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. Kimi Antonelli completed the podium in third for Mercedes, 18.728 seconds behind the winner.
Lando Norris leads from the front
Lando Norris made a clean getaway and quickly built a healthy gap. His McLaren looked strong throughout the 70-lap race around the tight and twisty Hungaroring circuit. Oscar Piastri, running second early on, was forced to retire with a gearbox problem, removing the only real threat from within the McLaren team.
Max Verstappen, starting further back, recovered well to take second place despite Red Bull’s difficult weekend. The four-time champion later admitted surprise at the result. “I can’t believe he’s managed to finish second after the troubles Red Bull have had this weekend,” Verstappen said after the race.
Kimi Antonelli held off late pressure to secure third. The young Mercedes driver had to fight through traffic, including slower cars from Audi and Racing Bulls, which cost him time in the closing stages.