Lando Norris ended Mercedes’ 10-race pole position streak at the Hungarian Grand Prix, setting a time of 1:17.207 to secure the top spot on the grid. The McLaren driver narrowly outpaced Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, who finished second and third, by 0.012 and 0.238 seconds respectively — Norris, who expressed surprise at his performance, said, “We have done our job, how we had to” after the qualifying session, according to n-tv.de.

Mercedes Struggles at Hungaroring

Mercedes, which has dominated much of the season, struggled at the Hungaroring; Kimi Antonelli, who had won the last two races, was only fourth with a time of +0.272 seconds. Teammate George Russell finished seventh after rolling out on his final lap — Meanwhile, Audi’s Nico Hülkenberg confirmed the strength of the brand-new Audi car and started from 10th position. Fernando Alonso also had a notable performance with the updated Aston Martin, qualifying 16th after reaching Q2 for the first time this season.

Qualifying Highlights and Notable Performances

Several drivers failed to make the final part of qualifying, including Liam Lawson, who finished 11th, and Gabriel Bortoleto, who took P14 for Alpine; Ollie Bearman was outqualified by his Haas teammate and finished 17th. Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon from Williams also missed Q2 and expressed frustrations with their car’s performance; Lance Stroll, meanwhile, finished 20th for Aston Martin, ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.

Alonso made the most of his updated Aston Martin, setting an initial benchmark of 1m 20.685s on soft tires in Q1, according to Formula 1; the Hungaroring, known for its limited overtaking opportunities, made grid position major. Several drivers. Including Bottas. Sainz, and Albon, took to the track early in the session, showing their urgency to make progress in the qualifiers.

Free Streaming Options and Fan Activities

For viewers, the Hungarian GP can be watched for free through a seven-day trial of Apple TV+ via Prime Video Channels, as reported by Mashable. This includes the Hungarian Grand Prix and other select F1 races. In Hungary, the MotoGP app offers Circuit Mode with live timing, schedules, and fanzone updates, while the Fanzone hosts food and drink vendors and a MotoGP Quiz on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The Audi Revolut F1® Team started the race weekend with strong performances in FP1, with Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg placing sixth and eighth, respectively. The team focused on evaluating tires, improving the car’s setup, and collecting data ahead of qualifying. As the weekend progresses, the team aims to continue improving their performance with a focus on balance and drivability.

After the Hungarian Grand Prix, the F1 season takes a four-week summer break before resuming at Zandvoort from August 21 to 23. The race weekend in Hungary marks a key moment for teams aiming to close the gap in the championship and for drivers seeking their first race of the season.