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Norris 'Shocks' Hamilton to Claim Pole Position in Hungary
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Norris 'Shocks' Hamilton to Claim Pole Position in Hungary

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lando Norris secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling qualifying session.
  • Hamilton finished second by a mere 0.012 seconds, with Charles Leclerc completing the top three.
  • Max Verstappen made a mistake late in the session, impacting his chances for pole.

Lando Norris sensationally claimed pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton by the slimmest of margins. The McLaren driver delivered a stunning final lap in qualifying to snatch the top spot from Hamilton, who had appeared to be the favorite.

Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, missed out on pole by just 0.012 seconds, a testament to Norris's exceptional performance at the Hungaroring circuit. Charles Leclerc secured third place for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen struggled to challenge for pole after an error in the closing moments of the session.

The qualifying session also saw an unfortunate end for Oscar Piastri, who encountered a problem with his car and was forced to stop on track, ultimately qualifying in seventh place. Norris had signaled his intentions early on, topping both Q1 and Q2, demonstrating McLaren's strong pace.

Drivers eliminated in Q1 included Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Lance Stroll, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, and Ollie Bearman. Those who did not advance from Q2 were Guanyu Zhou, Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso, Liam Lawson, Pierre Gasly, and Franco Colapinto.

The race on Sunday promises an exciting duel between Norris and Hamilton, reigniting their battle for supremacy on the track.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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