Norris’ Error, Piastri’s Struggle, Verstappen’s Surprise Win | F1 News

Lando Norris clawed his way to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix despite a shocking first-lap error that handed the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri—only for Piastri’s race to unravel with a gearbox failure and traffic chaos. McLaren’s major upgrades, especially the new floor, delivered a stunning performance, outpacing Ferrari in qualifying and nearly securing a one-two finish. Norris, though initially behind, showcased masterful tire management and relentless pace to pull away in the closing laps. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen stunned everyone by finishing second, battling Hamilton and overcoming Red Bull’s car woes thanks to a savvy strategy and a virtual safety car. It was a night of redemption, resilience, and high-stakes drama for McLaren and Red Bull. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f529ca96e08e3526