Lando Norris secures Hungarian GP victory as McLaren claim first win of season

WEB DESK: Formula One champion Lando Norris delivered McLaren’s first victory of the season by winning the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, while Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 50 points.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished second, with Antonelli taking third place after McLaren’s hopes of a dominant one-two finish ended when Oscar Piastri was forced to retire with a mechanical failure 14 laps before the chequered flag at the Hungaroring.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, Antonelli’s closest title rival, crossed the line fourth but was later demoted to fifth after receiving a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. His Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc was promoted to fourth as a result.

Mercedes driver George Russell finished seventh after a difficult race in which a poor start saw him drop to 19th position. Despite the setback, Russell remained third in the championship standings, trailing his 19-year-old teammate Antonelli by 59 points.