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Norris Edges Out Piastri in Thrilling Hungarian GP Finish
3 Aug
Summary
- Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP, narrowly defeating teammate Oscar Piastri
- Norris's one-stop tire strategy proves decisive in tense final laps
- Victory cuts Piastri's championship lead to 9 points
On August 3rd, 2025, Lando Norris emerged victorious at the Hungarian Grand Prix, securing a narrow win over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense and thrilling finish.
Norris, who started the race in second position, briefly dropped to fifth on the opening lap but managed to make his tires last, opting for a single pit stop. This strategic decision proved crucial as Norris was able to hold off a late charge from Piastri, who had chosen a two-stop strategy.
In the final laps, Piastri closed the gap to Norris, but the 25-year-old Briton held his nerve, pushing flat out to cross the finish line just under a second ahead of his teammate. Norris's victory not only marked McLaren's 200th Formula 1 win but also cut Piastri's championship lead to 9 points, setting up an intriguing battle for the title in the second half of the season.
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"It was tough, it was tough," a visibly exhausted Norris said after the race. "The final stint, with Oscar catching, I was pushing flat out. I'm dead, but I'm so happy to have won this race for the team."
