McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched his fifth victory at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, holding off teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.698 seconds. Despite Charles Leclerc starting from pole, it was the McLaren duo who dominated the race, securing the team’s fourth consecutive one-two finish—a feat last achieved during the iconic Prost-Senna era in 1988.
With this result, McLaren recorded their 200th Formula 1 victory, becoming only the second team in F1 history to reach the milestone after Ferrari.
George Russell Completes Podium, Leclerc Fades
Mercedes’ George Russell secured the final podium spot in P3, overtaking Leclerc, who struggled to convert his pole into a strong race finish. The Ferrari driver dropped to fourth by the end of the race.
Fernando Alonso delivered Aston Martin’s best result of the 2025 season by finishing fifth. Rookie sensation Gabriel Bortoleto impressed once again, placing sixth for Kick Sauber, continuing his strong debut campaign.
Aston Martin Shines, Verstappen Falters
Aston Martin enjoyed a double top-seven finish, with Lance Stroll taking seventh. He finished ahead of Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson in P8 and a surprisingly off-pace Max Verstappen, who crossed the line ninth. Young Kimi Antonelli rounded out the top ten with a solid drive.
It was a race to forget for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who finished P12, and for Haas rookie Oliver Bearman, who was forced to retire due to car damage.
Record-Breaking Day for McLaren
According to F1.com, Norris’s pit crew executed a 1.9-second stop, the fastest of the 2025 season so far. The team’s consistent form marks them as serious title contenders heading into the second half of the season.
After the race, a drained but elated Norris spoke to F1 reporters:
“I’m dead, I’m dead,” joked Norris. “It was tough. We weren’t planning on the one-stop, but after Lap 1, it became our best option. The final stint with Oscar catching me was flat-out. My voice is gone, but it’s rewarding—perfect result today.”
F1 2025 Calendar Continues with Dutch GP
With the summer break now underway, teams will regroup before heading to Zandvoort for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for August 29–31. As the championship heats up, all eyes will be on whether McLaren can maintain their dominant momentum.