The Australian, from the McLaren team, started in second place and ended up snatching the first position from his teammate Lando Norris in a controversial finish.
In a race where strategy was the main ingredient, Oscar Piastri (McLaren) took first place in the Hungarian Grand Prix. The podium was completed by his teammate Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes Benz). In the end, the drivers of the orange cars were involved in controversy, as the engineers had to repeatedly ask the Briton to give up his place to the Australian. Find out all the details.
At the start, the drivers were very aggressive in trying to get past, which would later prove difficult during the race. It should be noted that at the Hungaroring it is not easy to overtake the car in front, so qualifying and a good or bad start could mean a lot. On the first lap, Lando Norris, who had taken pole position on Saturday morning, dropped back to third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.
Throughout the race, the McLaren team held firm and adopted a good strategy when changing tyres, which allowed them to stay in the top two positions for most of the race. For his part, Max Verstappen had problems getting past the orange cars and could be heard very angry on several occasions while talking to the engineers on the radio.
The end of the race was bittersweet for McLaren, as although they took first and second place, which puts them in a very good position for the Constructors’ Championship, they had to repeatedly order Lando Norris to let Oscar Piastri pass. The Australian had overtaken him at the start, so in a way he earned the right to take first place from his teammate at the end of the race.
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END OF THE RACE: OSCAR PIASTRI WON IN HUNGARY
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri claimed his first ever F1 win. The podium was completed by Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.
11:35
ROUND 68/70: Norris had to give up first place
The team has ordered Lando Norris to let his teammate Oscar Piastri pass.
11:30
LAP 63/70: Verstappen and Hamilton collided at a corner
With seven laps to go, Verstappen and Hamilton collided as the Dutchman tried to overtake him. The champion is still on track, however.
Spectacular moment in Hungarian F1: Verstappen flew after a clash with Hamilton
11:21
LAP 57/70: Lando Norris maintains first position
The Briton is 3 seconds ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen overtook Charles Leclerc and moved up to fourth position. Lewis Hamilton completes the podium behind the McLarens.
11:10
LAP 50/70: Lando Norris back in first position
Piastri, Norris and Verstappen entered the pits. After the stop, the Briton snatched the lead from his teammate and regained his starting position.
10:56
LAP 40/70: McLaren drivers battle for the lead
McLaren allowed its drivers to compete for the lead. Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton after the Englishman’s pit stop.
10:43
LAP 30/70: McLaren again led the race
After the tyre stops, Piastri and Norris returned to first place. With a good strategy, Hamilton finished third.
10:30
LAP 20/70: Verstappen leads the race
After the pit stop, Verstappen is in first place, closely followed by the two Ferraris. However, the three leaders did not come in to change tyres.
10:25
LAP 17/70: McLaren takes advantage over Verstappen
Piastri and Norris were able to extend their lead over Verstappen.
10:14
LAP 10/70: McLaren dominates the race
After the overtake, Verstappen gave the position back to Norris to avoid a penalty. The orange cars are now 1st and 2nd.
10:03
LAP 1/70: Norris lost the first position
After the start, Piastri and Verstappen overtook Norris.
10:00
F1: Watch the Hungarian GP LIVE
Minutes before the start, the drivers are already doing a pre-race lap to warm up their tires.
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F1: Watch the Hungarian GP LIVE
Minutes before the race, Lando Norris and his team had to check the car’s throttle.
09:40
F1: Watch the Hungarian GP LIVE
There are not many surprises on the starting grid, although it should be noted that George Russell, who took pole in the previous race at Silverstone, will start in 17th position after a poor qualifying.
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F1: Watch the Hungarian GP LIVE
The championship is led by Max Verstappen with 255 points, followed by Lando Norris with 171 and Charles Leclerc with 150. Carlos Sainz, the other Ferrari driver, follows closely behind the Frenchman with 146 points.
09:16
F1: Watch the Hungarian GP LIVE
After taking pole position, Lando Norris will be looking for his second win of the season. It should be noted that overtaking is difficult on the Hungarian circuit, so starting first is a big advantage.
09:00
F1: Watch the Hungarian GP LIVE
The race in Hungary gets underway in an hour. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will be at the front of the grid. Max Verstappen will start in third place.
