2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Results: Norris Takes Victory, Championship Shifts

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – JULY 26: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing Third placed Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team and the McLaren trophy delegate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 26, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed his maiden win of the 2026 season in a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix.

The defending champion, starting from pole position, was overtaken at the outset by teammate Oscar Piastri, who led the field for much of the early stage.

However, Piastri’s strategy unraveled when a second pit stop left him re‑entering traffic, where he was struck by lapped competitor Carlos Sainz on lap 39. The collision cost him several seconds, enabling Norris to execute an undercut and assume the race lead.

Shortly thereafter, Piastri experienced a gearbox failure that retired him from second place with just 13 laps remaining, eliminating any chance of a podium.

Norris ultimately crossed the line 15.080 seconds ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured third for Mercedes.

Charles Leclerc finished fourth in his Ferrari, while teammate Lewis Hamilton placed fifth after dropping a podium contention due to a five‑second pit‑lane speeding penalty.

After eleven rounds, Antonelli leads the championship by 50 points over second‑placed Hamilton.

Russell occupies third, nine points adrift of Hamilton, with a 59‑point gap to the leader.

Leclerc remains fourth with 138 points, while Norris’s victory in Hungary lifted his total to 128 points, reinforcing his fifth‑place standing.

F1 Standings 2026 – Drivers’ Championship

1. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes): 219 points
2. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari): 169 points
3. George Russell (Mercedes): 160 points
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): 138 points
5. Lando Norris (McLaren): 128 points
6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull): 109 points
7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren): 92 points
8. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull): 68 points
9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls): 43 points
10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine): 42 points
11. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls): 23 points
12. Franco Colapinto (Alpine): 19 points
13. Oliver Bearman (Haas): 18 points
14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi): 10 points
15. Carlos Sainz (Williams): 6 points
16. Alexander Albon (Williams): 5 points
17. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi): 2 points
18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): 1 point
19. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac): 0 points
20. Sergio Perez (Cadillac): 0 points
21. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin): 0 points

F1 Standings 2026 – Constructors’ Championship

1. Mercedes: 379 points
2. Ferrari: 307 points
3. McLaren: 220 points
4. Red Bull: 177 points
5. Racing Bulls: 66 points
6. Alpine: 61 points
7. Haas: 21 points
8. Audi: 12 points
9. Williams: 11 points
10. Aston Martin: 1 point
11. Cadillac: 0 points

The next round of the 2026 season is the Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for August 21-23.

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