Formula 1 exciting again: Papaya-Orange celebrates twice

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri celebrated his first victory in Formula 1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

July 21, 2024

From: dpa/dl

Thanks in part to a team order three laps before the end of the race, the 23-year-old Australian won on Sunday ahead of his teammate Lando Norris after a controversial pit strategy by the orange racing team. Third place went to Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes at the Hungaroring near Budapest, who benefited from a braking error by Red Bull world champion Max Verstappen.

Norris, who was second in the World Championship, gave up his second Grand Prix victory after allowing his teammate to overtake him while in the lead. However, Norris only overtook Piastri, who had been in the lead for a long time, thanks to a questionable strategy decision by his team.

Verstappen angry

The audibly annoyed Verstappen, meanwhile, threw away what he thought was a safe third place when he collided with Hamilton, who was celebrating his 200th podium, in the closing stages. The Dutchman braked too late in the first corner and all four tires left the asphalt. With a bit of luck, the Red Bull car remained functional and Verstappen finished fifth behind Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. Sergio Perez, who is currently fighting for his future in the Red Bull cockpit, started the race from 16th place after his qualifying crash and finished seventh after a recovery.

Next weekend, the last Grand Prix before the month-long summer break will take place in Spa-Francorchamps. After the 13th of 24 races of the season, Verstappen leads the World Championship by 76 points ahead of Norris. In the constructors' championship, McLaren is only 51 points behind Red Bull Racing.

The result in Hungary:

World Championship standings (after 13 of 24 races and 3 of 6 sprints):
1. Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing 265
2. Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren 189
3. Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari 162
4. Carlos Sainz (ESP) Ferrari 154
5. Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren 149
6. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes 125
7. Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing 124
8. George Russell (GBR) Mercedes 116

Standings of the Constructors’ World Championship (after 13 of 24 races and 3 of 6 sprints):
1. Red Bull Racing 389
2. McLaren 338
3. Ferrari 322
4. Mercedes-Benz 241
5. Aston Martin Vanquish 69
6. Racing Bulls 33
7. Haas-27
8. Alpine 9
9. Williams-4

Schlagwörter: Motorsport McLaren Oscar piastri Max Verstappen