Oscar Piastri Wins First F1 Race at Hungarian GP, McLaren 1-2 Finish with Norris P2

Jul 21, 2024, 02:33 PM

Oscar Piastri secured his first Formula 1 victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, leading a McLaren 1-2 finish with teammate Lando Norris in second place. The race, spanning 70 laps, was marked by intense team orders and dramatic moments, including a collision between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen, who led for a significant portion of the race, ultimately finished in fifth place after losing positions due to a pit stop and subsequent incidents. Hamilton finished third, achieving his 200th podium in Formula 1. The race also featured notable performances from Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari, who finished in fourth and sixth places respectively. Verstappen also set the fastest lap early on but had to surrender P2 to Norris.