Norris wins Hungary on surprise one-stop strategy
F1 · story · 2026-07-26
Lando Norris won the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring on 26 July 2026, with Charles Leclerc second for Ferrari and Max Verstappen third for Red Bull. Norris had earlier taken pole position, ending Mercedes' run of ten consecutive poles and securing McLaren's first pole of the 2026 season. After the race, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella admitted the team's pre-race baseline was a two-stop strategy and that they did not believe a one-stop was possible, but adapted during the race to secure the victory. Lewis Hamilton, starting fifth after his grid penalty, finished outside the points in 12th and stated post-race that he has 'a lot going on in the background that's not great.'