US EditionNorris holds off Piastri for Hungarian GP win
- On August 3, 2025, Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, narrowly beating teammate Oscar Piastri for a McLaren 1-2 finish.
- Norris employed a one-stop strategy while Piastri used a two-stop approach, with the team allowing both drivers to race freely, contributing to a tense battle.
- Piastri closed a 10-second gap to within one second late in the race and made a risky inside move on lap 69 at Turn 1 but narrowly missed contact, allowing Norris to retain the lead.
- Norris explained that his race plan did not initially involve a single pit stop and described the final part of the race as challenging due to Oscar closing in, while McLaren CEO Zak Brown praised both drivers for their excellent performance.
- The victory marked McLaren's 200th Formula One win and closed the championship gap to nine points with Piastri before the season breaks for the Dutch Grand Prix on August 31.
165 Articles
165 Articles
The British racer McLaren Lando Norris managed to score a more than balsamic victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix at the expense of his teammate and World Cup leader, Australian Oscar Piastri, reducing the distance between the two in the standings to just nine points.
The Britishman was impeccable to sustain a rhythm that coupled to a good strategy.He was nine points behind the Australian, when there are 10 races left after the four-week recess.The Argentine driver was not helped by the car or his Alpine team.
Piastri’s bitter blow as McLaren hand Norris key title boost
Australia’s Oscar Piastri will head into Formula One’s annual Summer break with his lead in the world drivers’ championship reduced to single figures after he finished a close runner-up to his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The 40th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix also ended with a double victory for McLaren.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
