India, July 26 -- Lando Norris returned to the top step of the podium with his first Formula 1 win of the 2026 season after a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver recovered from losing the lead on the opening lap to claim victory through strategy, while team-mate Oscar Piastri retired with a gearbox failure when the team looked set for their first one-two finish of the 2026 F1 season. Max Verstappen finished second despite his car issues, and Kimi Antonelli took third to extend his lead in the drivers' championship heading into the next round.

Norris made a clean start from pole position but lost the lead to Piastri at Turn 2 after the McLaren pair went wheel-to-wheel in the opening laps. The race changed during the second ...