Lando Norris clinched his fifth win of the season with a thrilling comeback victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The British driver, who was initially outpaced by teammate Oscar Piastri and polesitter Charles Leclerc, overtook them in the final laps to take the chequered flag.
Norris’ strategy paid off as he pitted for soft tires later than his competitors, allowing him to stay ahead of Piastri and Leclerc. However, the Australian driver refused to give up and managed to close the gap significantly by Lap 60, setting up a heart-stopping finale with Norris holding onto his lead.
Despite a close battle between Piastri and Norris in the final laps, Norris emerged victorious, crossing the line just 0.698 seconds ahead of his teammate. This win cut Piastri’s lead in the Drivers’ Championship down to nine points entering into the summer break.
Norris’ victory was not without its challenges, as he struggled with his car during the early stages of the race and faced pressure from Russell on lap 40. However, the Briton showed remarkable resilience and determination to drive his way to a hard-fought win.
The result marked a solid performance for McLaren, who bounced back from a disappointing qualifying session to secure the top spot on the podium. The victory also highlighted Norris’ growing form as he extended his championship lead with each passing round.
In contrast, Piastri’s victory was marred by a difficult start to the race and a loss of pace due to his two-stop strategy. Despite this, the Australian driver showed impressive composure under pressure and put on a thrilling show in the final laps.
The win marked an end to a competitive Hungarian Grand Prix, with several other teams securing top-10 finishes. The Dutch Grand Prix will be the next challenge for the drivers as F1 takes a well-deserved summer break before returning to the track on August 29-31.
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