Norris takes Hungary pole position, beats Hamilton
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Lewis Hamilton by 0.012 seconds. The McLaren driver achieved his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a strong final lap performance during qualifying.
Key takeaways
- 1.Norris claimed his first pole position of the 2026 F1 season at Hungary
- 2.Hamilton finished second, separated by an extremely narrow 0.012-second margin
- 3.The pole was decided during Norris's final qualifying lap
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Norris edges out Hamilton to take Hungary pole
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out Lewis Hamilton by an incredibly narrow margin of 0.012 seconds. This marks Norris's first pole position of his world championship defence campaign. The extremely close qualifying session demonstrates the competitive nature of the current Formula 1 season.
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Norris beats Hamilton to Hungary pole
Lando Norris secured his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out Lewis Hamilton with a decisive final lap in qualifying. The McLaren driver's performance demonstrates strong competitive form as the team continues to establish itself as a frontrunner in the championship.
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