Lando Norris secured the 17th pole position of his career at the Hungarian Grand Prix after setting the fastest time on his final attempt during qualifying, according to reports by FQ. The late surge placed his McLaren ahead of the competition at the Budapest circuit, which also marked a milestone as the 10th pole position for McLaren in Hungary, establishing a new record for the team at the venue.
Qualifying Results and Grid Penalties at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Ferrari challenged strongly throughout the weekend but ultimately settled for Charles Leclerc on the front row alongside Norris, according to FQ. Meanwhile, penalties heavily altered the starting order behind the leaders. Lewis Hamilton dropped three positions on the grid, moving down to fifth place, after stewards judged him guilty of “unnecessary obstruction” against Oscar Piastri during the Q3 session.
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli received an identical three-place grid drop for failing to slow down sufficiently under yellow flags at turn 14 during Q3, pushing him back to seventh place on the grid, as reported by FQ. Oscar Piastri secured the third spot in the second McLaren, followed by Max Verstappen of Red Bull in fourth. The top ten closed out with Hadjar, Lindblad, and Hulkenberg.
Did you know? McLaren’s latest achievement in Budapest brings their total number of pole positions at the Hungarian Grand Prix to 10, setting a new venue record, while Lewis Hamilton remains fixed at a career total of 9 poles on the same track.
Team Reactions and Technical Updates
Reflecting on the session, Lando Norris shared his excitement with reporters. “I’m thrilled. I’m really happy to be back at the top. It was a tough qualifying, these two guys [Ferrari] were very fast, it was a close fight all weekend,” Norris stated, according to FQ. He also credited recent car developments for aiding his performance. “We brought some updates, it’s hard to say how much they impact, but today they helped. I had confidence all day,” Norris added.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Lando Norris secured pole position for McLaren on his final attempt in Q3.
Why was Lewis Hamilton penalized?
Stewards handed Hamilton a three-place grid penalty for “unnecessary obstruction” against Oscar Piastri during Q3.
Why was Kimi Antonelli given a grid drop?
The championship leader received a three-place penalty for failing to slow down adequately under yellow flags at turn 14.
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