The Hungarian Grand Prix saw a thrilling battle between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, culminating in Norris's victory. This win marked McLaren's 200th triumph in Formula 1, highlighting their dominance this season with multiple double podium finishes. Norris's strategic one-stop approach proved decisive, edging out Piastri by a mere seven-tenths of a second.
The competition between Norris and Piastri has intensified, as both drivers are now the main contenders for the championship. Piastri leads the standings, but Norris's recent form has significantly closed the gap. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen's struggle continued, finishing ninth in Hungary, leaving him 97 points adrift in the title race.
The race also saw George Russell secure third place for Mercedes, and Charles Leclerc, who started from pole for Ferrari, finished fourth after tactical errors. The event was not without controversy, as Russell accused Ferrari of skirting the rules with Leclerc's car.
Lewis Hamilton's disappointing performance in Budapest has cast doubt on his future in F1, though his team remains optimistic about his return post-summer break. As the season progresses, the rivalry within McLaren promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
