Hungary Tire Game Winner: Norris Triumphs as Verstappen Disqualified
The Hungarian Grand Prix saw an exciting race this year, with Lando Norris of McLaren emerging victorious in a thrilling finish. This marks McLaren's 200th Formula 1 victory, a significant milestone for the team.
Norris' win narrowed the gap in the World Championship, bringing him within just nine points of his teammate, Oscar Piastri. Piastri, who finished second in the race, made up ground despite a late pit stop in the final quarter of the race.
The last four laps of the race were marked by a fierce duel between Norris and Piastri, almost ending in a collision in the penultimate lap. The cool asphalt took away McLerran's initial dominance, making the race even more unpredictable.
Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, maintained the lead at the first corner but was unable to hold on to it, eventually finishing the race in third place. George Russell, driving for Mercedes, also finished the race in third place.
Max Verstappen, the third-placed defender in the World Championship, had a difficult race, falling back to ninth place. Lewis Hamilton, another contender, had a challenging race as well, finishing in 12th place.
The World Championship title race is now solely between McLaren drivers Norris and Piastri. The standings after the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix were approximately:
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) leading with a solid points advantage.
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in second place.
- Other contenders like Sergio Perez, George Russell, and Carlos Sainz following in the points rankings.
The Constructors' Championship at that point was likely led by Red Bull, with Ferrari second, and Mercedes third, reflecting trends during the 2022 season.
For exact points and positions after the 2022 Hungarian GP, consult official Formula 1 historical archives or reputable motorsport databases such as the official F1 website or Motorsport.com archives.
Lando Norris' victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix, a grand-prix race, not only marked a significant milestone for McLaren with their 200th Formula 1 victory, but also brought him closer to his teammate, Oscar Piastri, in the sports of auto-racing, narrowing the gap in the World Championship to just nine points. Despite a late pit stop, Piastri managed to make up ground and challenge Norris during the last four laps, almost causing a collision in the penultimate lap.
