Lando Norris would have won Hungarian GP even without Oscar Piastri's problems, says F1 TV pundit
F1 pundit James Hinchcliffe asserts that Lando Norris would have won the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix regardless of his teammate Oscar Piastri's technical issues or collision. Hinchcliffe highlights Norris's superior pace and dominant performance throughout the race.
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Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes Lando Norris would have comfortably defeated his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix, regardless of the Australian's contact with backmarker Carlos Sainz.
The reigning Formula 1 champion delivered a commanding drive at the Hungaroring to claim his first victory of the 2026 season. While Norris started from pole position, his team-mate took the lead early on.
As the Briton closed in and argued that he had more pace than his team-mate ahead of him, McLaren gave Piastri pitstop priority on lap 33. "We can’t, I’m afraid," McLaren told Norris when he requested a pitstop, to which he responded: "You mean you won’t let me? I’m miles faster."
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