Harry Benjamin

Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole for his first victory of the 2026 season and McLaren's first win of the year. Oscar Piastri briefly took the lead but retired with a suspected gearbox failure, allowing Max Verstappen to finish second and championship leader Kimi Antonelli to take third. Lewis Hamilton's strong Ferrari performance was undermined by penalties for impeding Piastri and speeding in the pit lane. George Russell recovered from 21st after an anti-stall issue to finish seventh, while Aston Martin showed encouraging progress. Several midfield drivers scored points, but Williams, Haas and Cadillac struggled, and Carlos Sainz, Oliver Bearman and Sergio Perez endured particularly difficult weekends.

Kimi Antonelli extended his Formula 1 championship lead with a dominant win in Belgium, while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided on the opening lap, affecting both Mercedes drivers’ results. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen completed the podium, and standout performances included Isack Hadjar’s charge from 21st to sixth. Several midfield drivers delivered solid points finishes, while others struggled with penalties, incidents or mechanical issues.

Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari’s 250th Formula 1 victory with a controlled win at the British Grand Prix, finishing ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton after a late safety car. Kimi Antonelli’s title lead narrowed following a point-less race despite winning the sprint event. Driver performances across the weekend were rated, highlighting standout drives from rookies such as Arvid Lindblad and strong results for Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto and others, while several competitors including Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen faced setbacks or retirements.