Photo Gallery: Historic Maiden Win at Hungarian Grand Prix
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri Claims First F1 Victory at Hungarian Grand Prix
McLaren’s young driver, Oscar Piastri, secured his first Formula One victory at the 39th Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix held near Budapest on Sunday. Piastri led a McLaren 1-2 finish, with teammate Lando Norris taking second place and Mercedes’ veteran Lewis Hamilton rounding out the podium.
The Australian driver displayed remarkable skill and composure throughout the race, crossing the finish line with a significant lead over Norris and Hamilton. Piastri’s maiden victory is a significant achievement in his budding F1 career, marking him as a rising star in the sport.
The results of the race were as follows:
1. Oscar Piastri (AUS, McLaren) – 1:38:01.989 hours
2. Lando Norris (GBR, McLaren) – + 2.141 sec
3. Lewis Hamilton (GBR, Mercedes) – + 14.880 sec
4. Charles Leclerc (MON, Ferrari) – + 19.686 sec
5. Max Verstappen (NED, Red Bull) – + 21.349 sec
6. Carlos Sainz (ESP, Ferrari) – + 23.073 sec
7. Sergio Perez (MEX, Red Bull) – + 39.792 sec
8. George Russell (GBR, Mercedes) – + 42.368 sec
9. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN, RB) – +1:17.259 min
10. Lance Stroll (CAN, Aston Martin) – +1:17.976 min
Piastri’s victory also shook up the championship standings, with Max Verstappen still holding the top spot with 265 points. Norris, Leclerc, Sainz, and Piastri are closely following in the rankings, showcasing the competitive nature of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship.
In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull continues to lead with 389 points, followed by McLaren and Ferrari in a close battle for second place.
Overall, the Hungarian Grand Prix provided thrilling racing action and set the stage for an exciting remainder of the season with 11 rounds still to go. With talented drivers like Piastri making their mark on the sport, Formula One fans can expect more captivating races in the coming weeks.
