Lando Norris has been acclaimed for his extraordinary performance during the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he achieved a resounding victory that highlights his quality as a Formula 1 driver. Former driver David Coulthard commented that Norris’s race was an example of what it means to be a “true world champion”.
In a recent episode of the podcast Up To Speed, Coulthard analyzed the state of the 2026 championship as the drivers approach the mandatory August break. Norris secured his first victory of the season, as well as that of the McLaren team, in a race marked by his great strategy and speed.
This season, Norris’s title defense had been hampered by reliability issues and underperformance compared to his rivals Mercedes and Ferrari. However, following the introduction of the latest upgrades, McLaren has achieved a significant boost in its performance.
In qualifying, Norris secured pole position with a minimal gap of 0.012 seconds over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. During the race, he temporarily lost the lead to his teammate, Oscar Piastri, who suffered an accident that ended his participation due to a gearbox failure.
Despite the setbacks, Norris regained the lead and controlled the race until the checkered flag. Coulthard highlighted Norris’s excellent performance, stating that he showed a quality expected of a true champion.
After this race, Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ standings with 219 points, followed by Lewis Hamilton with 169 and George Russell with 160. Norris currently occupies fifth position with 128 points, demonstrating that his competitiveness continues to rise.
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