‘F*** me’: Piastri rages as Hamilton shocker penalised, Norris claims shock pole
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a qualifying session marked by penalties for Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli. Hamilton was penalized for impeding Oscar Piastri during a flying lap, leading to frustration from the Australian driver.
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Formula One grid penalties significantly impact race outcomes and championship standings, drawing high fan engagement.
MOTORSPORT FORMULA-ONE ‘F*** me’: Piastri rages as Hamilton shocker penalised, Norris claims shock pole Hamilton receives 3 spot grid penalty | 00:33 AFP with Fox Motor from Afp July 26th, 2026 8:07 am World champion Lando Norris of McLaren narrowly outpaced Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton on Saturday to seize his first pole position of the year for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, before the elder Briton and championship leader Kimi Antonelli were handed penalties.
Hamilton’s penalty came for wrecking the final flying lap of Oscar Piastri, who fired a sarcastic thumbs-up at the seven-time world champion and got an apologetic raised hand.
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