Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lando Norris edged teammate Oscar Piastri in a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix, claiming victory by just 0.698 seconds in one of 2025's closest finishes. The British driver overcame Charles Leclerc's Ferrari pole position to secure his fifth win of the season at the Hungaroring, with Piastri pushing him all the way to the checkered flag. George Russell completed the podium for Mercedes in a distant third, finishing 21.916 seconds behind the battling McLarens.

The race evolved into an intense McLaren team orders dilemma, as Piastri applied relentless pressure on Norris throughout the final stint without the team intervening. The two drivers engaged in respectful but uncompromising racing through Budapest's twisty layout, with Norris defending brilliantly to maintain his advantage. Leclerc's early race pace faded as Ferrari's tire strategy failed to deliver the performance needed to challenge the McLarens, the Monégasque driver slipping back to finish outside the podium positions. Russell's third place gave Mercedes their third podium in four races, confirming their resurgence as genuine race winners.

The Hungarian result narrowed the championship gap between the McLaren teammates to its smallest margin yet, with Norris now breathing down Piastri's neck. The razor-thin victory margin demonstrated how evenly matched the two drivers had become, setting up a tense final seven races. With Norris gaining momentum through consecutive victories and Piastri's points lead shrinking, McLaren faced the delicate challenge of managing their drivers without compromising either's championship chances. Ferrari's qualifying pace but race day struggles highlighted the inconsistency that prevented them from mounting a sustained title challenge.