Piastri triumphs in Hungary for maiden F1 victory amidst McLaren team tensions
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024/Race Sundays
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Oscar Piastri clinched his first Formula 1 Grand Prix win in Hungary, marking a significant moment in his career. The race was filled with tension due to McLaren intra-team dynamics, where Lando Norris initially hesitated but eventually complied with team orders to let Piastri reclaim the lead he had lost due to a less advantageous pit stop strategy.
Check out the results of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, including the race results, qualifying times, and practice sessionsOn the track, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured first place with a time of 1:38:01.989, finishing ahead of his teammate Lando Norris by 2.141 seconds and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton by 14.880 seconds.
The race began with an aggressive start, with Piastri taking the lead at Turn 1. He maintained this position for most of the race until a strategic pit stop allowed Norris to temporarily take the lead. After some delay and repeated team orders, Norris allowed Piastri to pass on the 68th lap, securing Piastri's victory by a 2-second margin.
Lewis Hamilton finished third, facing his own challenges, including a collision with Max Verstappen, who ended the race in fifth place and faced post-race investigations. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished fourth and sixth, respectively.
Other notable performances included Sergio Perez, who made a significant climb from 16th to finish seventh. George Russell similarly improved to finish eighth from a 17th place start.
The race ended with Pierre Gasly retiring due to a suspected hydraulic leak, while other drivers battled for positions outside the top ten, encapsulating a dramatic and eventful race day.
The next race is in Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium on July 28.
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