Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying: Formula One
Lando Norris secures pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a session marked by Verstappen's spin.
📍 How it ended
The Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session saw a changing of the guard, with Norris overtaking Hamilton to secure pole position. Verstappen had a spin during the session, while Russell was recovering from a poor start. The qualifying session ultimately ended with Piastri leading Norris.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Lando Norris has taken pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, overtaking Lewis Hamilton in the process. Max Verstappen spun during the qualifying session.
Recent updates also indicate Oscar Piastri is leading Norris, while George Russell is recovering from a start described as awful. Coverage from Autosport, The Guardian, Formula 1, and Motorsport.com emphasizes the battle for pole position and the subsequent race developments.
Formula 1 reports an expression of belief in the ability to fight for a result. Future attention will center on the race outcomes as Russell continues his recovery and Piastri maintains his lead over Norris.
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Coverage (5)
- LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Piastri leads Norris, Russell recovering from awful start Autosport · 45d ago
- Hungarian Grand Prix: Formula One The Guardian · 45d ago
- LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Norris overhauls Hamilton to pole as Verstappen spins Autosport · 46d ago
- ‘I really believe we can fight’ Formula 1 · 46d ago
- LIVE: F1 Hungarian Grand Prix updates - The fight for pole position is up next Motorsport.com · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who took pole position?
Lando Norris overhauled Lewis Hamilton to take pole.
What happened to Max Verstappen during qualifying?
According to Autosport, Verstappen spun.
What is the current status of George Russell?
Coverage from Autosport indicates Russell is recovering from an awful start.
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