Oscar Piastri wins F1 Hungarian GP after McLaren order Norris to give up lead
SUMMARY
Oscar Piastri secured his debut Formula 1 victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix after McLaren instructed teammate Lando Norris to relinquish the lead with three laps remaining. Norris, focused on the championship, reluctantly complied. Piastri initially led from second on the grid but lost the lead after a minor error and a strategic pit stop for Norris. Lewis Hamilton finished third, followed by Charles Leclerc in fourth and Max Verstappen in fifth, who is under investigation for colliding with Hamilton. Piastri’s win, in only his second F1 season, marks an important milestone for the young driver. The race showcased McLaren’s bold strategic decisions and the intense rivalry between teammates, with Piastri demonstrating his potential for future success.
