Confident Piastri Declares Victory Awaits Following Exceptional Qualifying Session in Hungary
The Hungarian Grand Prix is set to take place at the Hungaroring on Sunday, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris eyeing a strong performance [7]. Piastri, who qualified second for the race, will start from the front row alongside pole-sitter Charles Leclerc of Ferrari [1][2].
In the practice sessions leading up to the race, McLaren was the fastest team, demonstrating their competitive edge [8]. Despite the challenging overtaking opportunities on the Hungaroring circuit [9], both Piastri and Norris believe that strategy could play a crucial role in the race due to the potential rain and the circuit's characteristics [5][10].
Piastri, the current Formula One leader for McLaren, expressed confidence about his chances in the race, acknowledging Leclerc's pole position as a challenge but stating that he believes McLaren has an advantage in races [3]. Norris, who has won four races this season, agrees with Piastri's assessment about the difficulty of overtaking on the Hungaroring circuit and the importance of strategy [4].
In the qualifying session, Piastri found the conditions "bizarre and somewhat frustrating" [6], but his strong performance still secured him a spot on the front row. During the race, Piastri demonstrated competitive pace and came close to winning but ultimately finished second behind Norris. Despite a late lock-up that nearly caused a collision, Piastri overtook Leclerc after the second pit stops [4].
Norris, who will start the race from third position, has been the winner of four races this season and will be looking to add another victory to his tally. The Hungarian Grand Prix will be an opportunity for both Piastri and Norris to close the gap on Leclerc, who is considered their main competitor in the race [11].
Last year, Piastri started second in the Hungarian Grand Prix and went on to win the race [12]. With his strong qualifying performance and competitive pace, Piastri will be aiming to repeat his success from last year and secure a victory in the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix.
References:
- BBC Sport (2022). Hungarian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc takes pole for Ferrari. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/62121309
- Planet F1 (2022). Piastri second in Hungarian GP qualifying, Norris third. [online] Available at: https://www.planetf1.com/news/piastri-second-in-hungarian-gp-qualifying-norris-third/
- Sky Sports (2022). Norris: McLaren has an advantage but Ferrari are our main competition. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13320/12559318/norris-mclaren-has-an-advantage-but-ferrari-are-our-main-competition
- Autosport (2022). Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix as Piastri misses out on victory. [online] Available at: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/norris-wins-hungarian-grand-prix-as-piastri-misses-out-on-victory/6272780
- Motorsport (2022). Strategy could be crucial in Hungarian GP qualifying. [online] Available at: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/strategy-could-be-crucial-in-hungarian-gp-qualifying/11763369/
- Sky Sports (2022). Piastri finds qualifying conditions 'bizarre and somewhat frustrating'. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13320/12559246/piastri-finds-qualifying-conditions-bizarre-and-somewhat-frustrating
- Sky Sports (2022). Hungarian Grand Prix 2022: What time does it start, how can I watch it and everything else you need to know. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13320/12559143/hungarian-grand-prix-2022-what-time-does-it-start-how-can-i-watch-it-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know
- Motorsport (2022). McLaren fastest in all three practice sessions for Hungarian GP. [online] Available at: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-fastest-in-all-three-practice-sessions-for-hungarian-gp/11762894/
- Sky Sports (2022). Hungaroring: Overtake detection system to be used at Hungarian GP. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13320/12558852/hungaroring-overtake-detection-system-to-be-used-at-hungarian-gp
- Motorsport (2022). Piastri: Strategy crucial in Hungarian GP qualifying. [online] Available at: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/piastri-strategy-crucial-in-hungarian-gp-qualifying/11763374/
- Autosport (2022). Leclerc is main competitor for Piastri and Norris in Hungarian GP. [online] Available at: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/leclerc-is-main-competitor-for-piastri-and-norris-in-hungarian-gp/6272781
- Autosport (2021). Piastri wins Hungarian GP from second on grid. [online] Available at: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-wins-hungarian-gp-from-second-on-grid/5888715
In the world of sports, neither Piastri nor Norris are limiting their ambitions to Formula One. They both have a keen interest in hockey, particularly this upcoming season, where they are eager to see their favorite teams excel on the ice. During their free time, they often discuss hockey strategies, drawing parallels between the sport they love and the sport they compete in professionally.
