Lando Norris grabs Hungarian GP pole as Russell crashes out early | F1

In a thrilling qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando Norris secured pole position for McLaren, outpacing his teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Norris delivered an exceptional lap despite challenging weather conditions, with Piastri closely behind.

This marks Norris’s third pole of his career and signals McLaren’s resurgence, as they lock out the front row for the first time since 2012. Hamilton struggled, while George Russell faced shock elimination in Q1.

The session was marred by crashes and changing weather, but Norris maintained his composure to secure a commanding position at the Hungaroring. Verstappen set the initial benchmark, but Norris’s final lap proved unbeatable.

The session ended dramatically with Yuki Tsunoda’s crash, as Norris and Piastri maintained their places at the top. Sergio Perez’s mistake added to the drama, further highlighting Red Bull’s struggles.

With Norris leading the pack, the stage is set for an exciting race as McLaren aims for their first win in Budapest since 2012. The battle for the title intensifies as the midfield teams jockey for position behind the dominant McLaren and Red Bull cars.