Norris ends Red Bull's run of 80 consecutive victories with car number one
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix, ending Red Bull's run of 80 consecutive Formula 1 victories achieved with car number one. The McLaren driver's triumph in Budapest snapped one of the sport's notable statistical sequences, a streak built across multiple seasons by Red Bull. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third, extending his advantage over rivals but unable to match Norris on the day. Lewis Hamilton, who qualified second, fell to fifth after a combination of a grid drop for impeding Oscar Piastri and a later pit-lane speeding penalty during the race. F1 now enters its summer break.
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Hamilton apologises to media as penalty spiral leaves him 50 points adrift
Lewis Hamilton heads into the Formula 1 summer break carrying a 50-point deficit to championship leader Kimi Antonelli following a bruising Hungarian Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver qualified second but was dropped to fifth on the grid after stewards ruled he had unnecessarily impeded McLaren's Oscar Piastri during qualifying. Hamilton recovered to run third in the race, only to be struck by a five-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane during a virtual safety car period, ultimately finishing fifth. Hamilton has now received four penalties across three consecutive race weekends. He apologised to media for his demeanour during his post-qualifying interviews.
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Alonso weighs up future as five-year Aston Martin deal revealed
Fernando Alonso, who turned 45 during the 2026 season, faces a decision about his Formula 1 future after Sky Sports pundit David Croft revealed on the F1 Show that the Spaniard has a five-year arrangement with Aston Martin. Croft said the deal comprises two years as a driver followed by three years in an ambassador capacity, with the choice of when to transition resting entirely with Alonso. His full-time driving contract expires at the end of 2026, and with just one championship point from the season so far amid persistent reliability and performance problems at Aston Martin, the ambassador route is gaining attention.
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Newey given performance deadline at Aston Martin as Stroll told patience has limits
Adrian Newey has been given a performance deadline at Aston Martin, according to industry figure Rob Smedley. Lawrence Stroll, the team owner, has been advised to allow Newey and the engineering team space to develop their 2026 car without interference, but Smedley acknowledged that patience has a limit and structural changes would become necessary if results do not improve within a defined timeframe. Newey joined Aston Martin as the team's marquee technical hire, tasked with building a championship-contending car. The AMR26 has so far been one of the least competitive packages on the grid this season, leaving both Alonso and Stroll near the back of the field.
Sources: GPFans
Aston Martin team chief confirms clear-the-air talks with Honda over power unit troubles
Aston Martin's team chief has confirmed the Silverstone-based outfit held clear the air talks with engine partner Honda in 2026, following a season disrupted by power unit reliability and performance problems. The candid discussions represent an attempt by both parties to reset the relationship and identify a path toward improvement in the coming races. Honda's engine has been identified as a contributing factor to Aston Martin's struggles, with Fernando Alonso managing just one championship point from the season so far. Lance Stroll has also been unable to score meaningful points, leaving Aston Martin fighting near the bottom of the constructors' standings.
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Drivers' Championship
1. Kimi Antonelli — 219 pts
2. Lewis Hamilton — 169 pts
3. George Russell — 160 pts
4. Charles Leclerc — 138 pts
5. Lando Norris — 128 pts
6. Oscar Piastri — 92 pts
7. Max Verstappen — 91 pts
8. Isack Hadjar — 60 pts
9. Pierre Gasly — 42 pts
10. Liam Lawson — 39 pts
11. Arvid Lindblad — 22 pts
12. Franco Colapinto — 19 pts
13. Oliver Bearman — 18 pts
14. Gabriel Bortoleto — 10 pts
15. Carlos Sainz — 6 pts
16. Alexander Albon — 5 pts
17. Esteban Ocon — 3 pts
18. Fernando Alonso — 1 pt
19. Nico Hülkenberg — 0 pts
20. Valtteri Bottas — 0 pts
21. Sergio Pérez — 0 pts
22. Lance Stroll — 0 pts
Constructors' Championship
1. Mercedes — 379 pts
2. Ferrari — 307 pts
3. McLaren Mastercard — 220 pts
4. Red Bull Racing — 177 pts
5. Racing Bulls — 66 pts
6. Alpine — 61 pts
7. Haas — 21 pts
8. Williams — 11 pts
9. Audi Revolut — 10 pts
10. Aston Martin — 1 pt
11. Cadillac — 0 pts