# Norris Wins Hungarian GP, Hamilton's Penalty Pain Continues

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-26
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13567065/hungarian-gp-lando-norris-wins-first-race-of-2026-formula-1-season-after-early-oscar-piastri-squabble
- Language: en
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Lando Norris secured his first win of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton suffered a penalty that dropped him to fifth place.

## Key takeaways

- Norris dominated the race after a strong start from Oscar Piastri, who later retired due to a gearbox issue.
- Hamilton was given a five-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane, which cost him a potential second-place finish.
- Max Verstappen secured second place, extending his championship lead over Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli.

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