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2024 Hungarian Grand Prix articles archive
McLaren team orders “a new situation we’re inexperienced at handling” – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri insists his relationship with Lando Norris is strong despite the tense end to last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Verstappen dismisses critics of “vocal” radio messages and late-night simracing
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen defended himself following criticism of his angry radio messages and suggestions his simracing impaired his drive in Hungary.
Norris’ former McLaren team mates say he was right to give up win
Formula 1
Posted onTwo of Lando Norris’ former team mates backed his decision to give up victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix under orders from McLaren.
Mercedes surprised Hamilton’s car was “completely unscathed” in Verstappen clash
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes admitted they were surprised Lewis Hamilton’s car wasn’t damaged by his collision with Max Verstappen during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
McLaren is first team to produce two new winners in a season since 2001
2024 Hungarian GP stats and facts
Posted onMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are the first team mates to take their first victories in the same season since Williams’ drivers 23 years ago.
Why Red Bull blamed Norris for costing Verstappen pole in Hungary
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen was furious after missing pole position in Hungary and his team later claimed Lando Norris cost him valuable time.
Red Bull put a stop to Verstappen’s late-night simracing before F1 races
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has agreed to stop competing in simracing events late at night before grands prix following his performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
“Small glitch” behind Norris’ poor start at Hungaroring – McLaren
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris’ poor start in the Hungarian Grand Prix, which he blamed for his defeat in the race, was affected by a “small glitch”, his team have confirmed.
Norris did as he was told but which other drivers obeyed – and disobeyed – their teams?
Formula 1
Posted onNot every Formula 1 driver has been as obedient as Lando Norris when told to give up a win. Here’s who obeyed and disobeyed their teams.
“Are we swapping?”: How McLaren placated Piastri and persuaded Norris on the radio
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren’s radio messages reveal how they coaxed Lando Norris into letting his team mate pass him while Oscar Piastri wondered aloud why he was taking 20 laps to do it.
2024 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onA dramatic and tense race saw little to separate many in the field at the Hungaroring. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Hungarian GP
Piastri sees room for improvement after Norris helps him to breakthrough win
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri admitted there was room for improvement in the drive which secured his breakthrough win in Hungary after team mate Lando Norris handed him the lead.
“I would have passed Fernando”: Stroll ignored team’s order to let Alonso by
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren wasn’t the only team which issued orders to its drivers in the Hungarian Grand Prix, but Lance Stroll refused to let Fernando Alonso past.
How Verstappen’s race engineer put a stop to ‘childish radio fights’ in Hungarian GP
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s reaction to Max Verstappen’s complaints about his rivals’ moves in Hungary was very different to Austria just a few weeks ago.
Norris’ sacrifice makes Piastri a winner as McLaren put Red Bull on notice
2024 Hungarian GP report
Posted onLando Norris ‘paid it forward’ to Oscar Piastri by handing his team mate victory in Hungary as McLaren took a bite out of Red Bull’s championship lead.
Dejected Ricciardo knew strategy was wrong the instant he pitted
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo said he knew the moment he made his first pit stop in the Hungarian Grand Prix it was a tactical error.
Was Norris right to hand victory in Hungary over to Piastri?
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Posted onWas Lando Norris right to move aside and hand victory over to team mate Oscar Piastri in Hungary? Have your say in our poll.
Horner understood Verstappen “venting his frustration” over Red Bull’s strategy
2024 Hungarian GP interactive data
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said he understood Max Verstappen “venting” over his strategy in Hungary. Here’s what went wrong for them.
Norris reveals the radio message which triggered his decision to let Piastri past
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren pleaded for lap after lap with Lando Norris to let Oscar Piastri overtake him. He revealed what eventually triggered his decision to give up victory.