Formula 1

Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix as Antonelli extends title lead

Lando Norris took victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen in second and championship leader Kimi Antonelli in third, in the

By Bright Kingsley1 min read
Formula 1 cars at the start of a Grand Prix

Lando Norris took victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen in second and championship leader Kimi Antonelli in third, in the final race before Formula 1's summer break.

A lead heading into the break

Antonelli's podium finish extends his advantage at the top of the Drivers' Championship to 50 points over Lewis Hamilton after 11 of 23 rounds, with Mercedes also holding a commanding lead in the Constructors' standings.

Every point matters over a season this long — banking a podium here changes how the second half unfolds.

What's next

The championship resumes with a sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix, giving the field a fresh opportunity to close the gap as the second half of the season begins in earnest.

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