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Hungarian GP: Norris ends McLaren's victory drought, furious Piastri's race ends prematurely
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Hungarian GP: Norris ends McLaren's victory drought, furious Piastri's race ends prematurely

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lando Norris secured his first win of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, ending McLaren's victory drought.
  • McLaren's perfect day was marred by a gearbox failure for Oscar Piastri, who had briefly led the race.
  • Norris started from pole position and controlled much of the race, but his teammate Piastri took the lead early on.

Lando Norris has ended McLaren's long wait for a Formula 1 victory, taking the chequered flag at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The win marks Norris's first of the current season and a significant achievement for the British driver and his team.

McLaren's dominant performance was nearly perfect, with Norris leading from pole position. However, the team's celebration was tempered by a costly gearbox failure for his teammate, Oscar Piastri. Piastri had briefly surged into the lead from second place early in the race, showcasing strong pace before his race-ending issue.

The Hungarian Grand Prix saw Norris manage the race effectively after taking the lead from pole. While he appeared to be in control, the early lead swap with Piastri highlighted McLaren's strong showing. The incident with Piastri's car, however, casts a shadow over what could have been a flawless one-two finish for the team.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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