The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix at the iconic Hungaroring delivered a strategic masterclass, with Lando Norris leading home a sensational McLaren one-two ahead of Oscar Piastri. Norris, starting third, overcame an early setback and a fierce late-race challenge to secure a pivotal win, shaking up the Formula 1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships as the summer break approaches.

How Lando Norris Seized the Win

After dropping to fifth in the opening laps, Norris gambled on a bold one-stop strategy, contrasting with Piastri’s two-stop approach. As tyre strategies unfolded, Norris’ decision paid off, allowing him to fend off his teammate in a tense final stint. Despite fresher tyres, Piastri couldn’t bridge the seven-tenths gap, settling for second and sealing McLaren’s dominance in Budapest.

Podium Finishers and Key Battles

• Lando Norris (McLaren) – A strategic masterstroke delivers his first win of the season.
• Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – Pressured Norris until the chequered flag, showcasing McLaren’s pace.
• George Russell (Mercedes) – Clinched third after a tight battle with early leader Charles Leclerc, whose Ferrari faded late in the race.

Notable Performances & Surprises

Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari, initially a frontrunner, struggled with race pace and fell to fourth. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso claimed fifth, while rookie Gabriel Bortoleto impressed by finishing sixth for Sauber. Defending champion Max Verstappen endured a difficult day, only managing ninth for Red Bull. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli scored a valuable point with tenth for Mercedes.

2025 Hungarian Grand Prix – Official Top 10 Results

1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +0.698s
3. George Russell (Mercedes) +21.916s
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +42.560s
5. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +59.040s
6. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) +66.169s
7. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) +68.174s
8. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) +69.451s
9. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +72.645s
10. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +1 Lap

Key Race Highlights

• The race ran incident-free despite looming rain clouds, keeping teams on their toes with changing strategies.
• Strategic calls, particularly McLaren’s split approach, were decisive as track temperatures and tyre wear became critical factors.
• Oliver Bearman (Haas) was the sole retirement, while several midfield drivers scored crucial points for their teams.

Championship Implications

This result tightens the Drivers’ Championship to just nine points between the top contenders, injecting suspense as F1 heads into the summer break. McLaren, meanwhile, extends its lead in the Constructors’ standings, now sitting at 299 points with ten races remaining.

Looking Ahead

With just nine points separating the championship leaders and strategic innovation at its peak, the second half of 2025 promises even more drama. Stay tuned for all the latest race analysis, driver interviews, and F1 insights on Lets Talk F1.