Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.
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""It wasn't my finest Turn Two, but after that, seeing what my pace was like and I was just better in every sense... I'm convinced I could still win the race.""
— Lando Norris , Athlete
""The pace advantage I had was huge today. But I don't know why.""
— Lando Norris , Athlete
""Too many mistakes.""
— Frederic Vasseur , Executive
Key People
Andrea Stella is the team principal of McLaren Racing.
Carlos Sainz is a Spanish Formula 1 driver for Scuderia Ferrari.
Frederic Vasseur is the team principal of Scuderia Ferrari.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Oscar Piastri is a driver for McLaren.
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