Piastri joins the winners list after a spicy Hungarian GP
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By Reese Mautone
Date posted: July 22, 2024
Oscar Piastri has proudly joined the coveted list of Formula 1 race winners, hailing victorious for the very first time in a tense Hungarian Grand Prix that saw his fast-starting efforts nearly stolen by Lando Norris’ disobedience to team orders.
Fending off a tight squeeze from his pole-sitting teammate on the run to Turn 1, Piastri charged into the lead as the five lights went out.
The #81 placed himself at the height of McLaren’s priority list, coming out on top of the three-way battle between himself, Max Verstappen and Norris to create an interval of over 1.5 seconds as he completed the opening lap.
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With his closest competitors held up with swapping positions, the distance grew by over a second, allowing Piastri to take command of the 70-lap race.
As the race looked to be settling, Norris was sent his first of many instructions from the McLaren pit wall, being told his race was with Verstappen as opposed to his teammate.
The first round of pitstops hit the front-runners beyond Lap 15, with Norris the first McLaren into the pits.
The 23-year-old followed suit on Lap 18, rejoining 3.7 seconds behind Carlos Sainz before regaining the lead on Lap 22.
Piastri’s McLaren momentarily came off its railing at Turn 11, one of two mistakes made by the Australian across the entire 70-lap duel.
Driving across the run-off area cost Piastri two seconds of distance between himself and Norris, a loss that would become significant as second pitstops arrived.
Norris was allowed to undercut his teammate under the promise of returning the race lead when the time came, seeing the Miami Grand Prix race winner called into the pits one lap earlier than Piastri.
On Lap 47, the Melbourne-born racer exited the pitlane behind his teammate, however, a second mistake coming in the gravel trap at Turn 12 spoiled his fresh tyre dash.
Despite Piastri being assured the lead would be handed back to him, the McLaren radio waves were plagued with angst as the laps ticked down.
Norris refused to invert the positions as earlier agreed upon, insisting that it was better for his championship to stay ahead.
His words weren’t the only thing making his intentions known, with the #4 McLaren finding a gap of three seconds and instantly building upon it.
Steadily jumping from four seconds to five seconds, to six seconds, Norris extended his lead whilst giving his team’s pleas the silent treatment.
Norris’ true colours showed when he frustratingly told his race engineer Will Joseph that Piastri had to catch him on merit to have his place back, a statement that was met with a harsh reminder of the importance of teamwork in the championship fight.
The back and forth ended with three laps to go, with a slowing Lando Norris reluctantly letting the Piastri by to secure his maiden Formula 1 victory, however, remaining within DRS range.
Piastri becomes the 115th Grand Prix winner, joining the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Mark Webber, Alan Jones and Sir Jack Brabham as the fifth Australian to achieve such a feat.
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Oscar Piastri celebrates his maiden victory on arrival in Parc Ferme at the Hungarian GP. Image: Glenn Dunbar / LAT Images.
As for Ricciardo, the lead half of McLaren’s previous 1-2 result at the 2022 Italian Grand Prix, his race was anything but proud.
Poor strategy ruined the Honey Badger’s hopes and dreams of scoring points in Hungary, however, Yuki Tsunoda managed to add two points to the team’s total heading to Belgium.
Ricciardo’s woes began unfolding at the first turn, with the busy scene allowing Alex Albon to glide around the outside of the RB after a flying start in his Williams.
That wasn’t Ricciardo’s only loss on the opening lap, however, with Kevin Magnussen also demoting the #3 before the first 14 corners had been completed.
His starting position was reinstated as Albon and Magnussen both pulled into the pits early on Lap 6, a strategy call Ricciardo was told to react to just one lap later.
It was a prolonged visit to the pitlane after the team performed a slightly slower stop to put the hard tyre on.
The added time resulted in Ricciardo instantly engaging in battle with Magnussen as he rejoined the race.
The Australian remained within Magnussen’s DRS range until their battle was interrupted by Lance Stroll on Lap 16.
The Aston Martin driver’s 4.1-second stop led to him exiting the pitlane in the heat of their battle for P15, but it wasn’t long before he cleared the back-markers, making light work of Magnussen to send the Haas back into Ricciardo’s grasp.
Unable to pass the Haas, the RB pit wall pulled their driver in for a second early stop, leaving him in last place as he completed his out lap on the hard tyre.
His movement up the order was purely a result of his competitors’ second pitstops, with a late attack on Valtteri Bottas the only exciting moment of Ricciardo’s race to secure P12 as the chequered flag was waved in Budapest.
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Daniel Ricciardo leads Yuki Tsunoda around Turn 2 at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Image: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool.
The remaining 18 drivers experienced differing levels of intensity at the Hungaroring, with Max Verstappen’s race never having a dull moment.
The Dutchman botched his start, being forced to hand second place back to Norris after gaining an advantage off-track in the three-way fight through Turn 1.
Red Bull didn’t react to Hamilton or Norris’ pitlane activity, instead focusing on their driver’s inability to brake and enter corners in the inherited race lead.
Verstappen relinquished the uncomfortable lead position as he pitted on Lap 21, remaining stationary in his grid box for three seconds before exiting in P5, losing out to Hamilton in the process.
That loss led to a very angry Verstappen circulating in Hungary, with the Dutchman throwing profanities at his pit wall for the remaining 50 laps.
Things were looking up for the Red Bull driver as he fought with Charles Leclerc for fourth place, making the DRS-assisted move stick into Turn 1 before hunting down his 2021 rival.
Later approaching the Mercedes blinded by frustration, Verstappen overstepped as he charged down the inside of the first corner, locking up and making contact that sent his own vehicle into the air.
The incident is currently under investigation, with Verstappen summoned to the stewards and the medical centre for the Lap 63 moment.
He crossed the line behind Charles Leclerc and with Carlos Sainz ending two seconds back, ready to capitalise in case of a penalty.
Meanwhile, Hamilton avoided damage in the unexpected contact, going on to secure a record-breaking and history-making 200th podium in F1, poetically sharing the podium with two drivers from his former team.
As for the two front-runners turned back-markers, Sergio Perez and George Russell clawed their way into the points in Hungary.
Not contesting in the five-way podium fight, the duo disposed of the midfield cars from their out-of-position starting grid slots to finish in P7 and P8, with Perez leading the charge.
Almost every team’s post-race debrief will be a tense one as the sun sets in Budapest, with the drivers needing to make sense of their race before a quick mental turnaround comes into play.
The field will make the short journey to Belgium for the always thrilling outing at Spa-Francorchamps next weekend, running across July 26-18 as McLaren seeks to record a much smoother 1-2 finish.
Image: Andy Hone / LAT Images
Hungarian Grand Prix Results:
POS |
NO |
DRIVER |
CAR |
LAPS |
TIME/RETIRED |
PTS |
1 |
81 |
Oscar Piastri |
MCLAREN MERCEDES |
70 |
1:38:01.989 |
25 |
2 |
4 |
Lando Norris |
MCLAREN MERCEDES |
70 |
+2.141s |
18 |
3 |
44 |
Lewis Hamilton |
MERCEDES |
70 |
+14.880s |
15 |
4 |
16 |
Charles Leclerc |
FERRARI |
70 |
+19.686s |
12 |
5 |
1 |
Max Verstappen |
RED BULL RACING HONDA RBPT |
70 |
+21.349s |
10 |
6 |
55 |
Carlos Sainz |
FERRARI |
70 |
+23.073s |
8 |
7 |
11 |
Sergio Perez |
RED BULL RACING HONDA RBPT |
70 |
+39.792s |
6 |
8 |
63 |
George Russell |
MERCEDES |
70 |
+42.368s |
5 |
9 |
22 |
Yuki Tsunoda |
RB HONDA RBPT |
70 |
+77.259s |
2 |
10 |
18 |
Lance Stroll |
ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO MERCEDES |
70 |
+77.976s |
1 |
11 |
14 |
Fernando Alonso |
ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO MERCEDES |
70 |
+82.460s |
0 |
12 |
3 |
Daniel Ricciardo |
RB HONDA RBPT |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
13 |
27 |
Nico Hulkenberg |
HAAS FERRARI |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
14 |
23 |
Alexander Albon |
WILLIAMS MERCEDES |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
15 |
20 |
Kevin Magnussen |
HAAS FERRARI |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
16 |
77 |
Valtteri Bottas |
KICK SAUBER FERRARI |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
17 |
2 |
Logan Sargeant |
WILLIAMS MERCEDES |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
18 |
31 |
Esteban Ocon |
ALPINE RENAULT |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
19 |
24 |
Zhou Guanyu |
KICK SAUBER FERRARI |
69 |
+1 lap |
0 |
NC |
10 |
Pierre Gasly |
ALPINE RENAULT |
33 |
DNF |
0 |
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Formula One, or F1, is the highest class of single-seater auto racing, governed by the Fédération Internationale de l\'Automobile (FIA) and is owned by Liberty Media. The name "Formula One" refers to the set of rules or formula that all cars and drivers must comply with.
The F1 season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held on purpose-built circuits or public roads around the world. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual championships: one for drivers and one for constructors (teams).
The history of Formula One can be traced back to the pre-war Grand Prix racing, which featured open-wheel cars with supercharged engines. The first World Championship of Drivers was organised by the FIA in 1950, following the end of World War II. The first race was held at Silverstone, England, and was won by Giuseppe Farina, driving an Alfa Romeo. The first constructors\' championship was introduced in 1958 and was won by Vanwall.
Formula One has seen many changes and innovations over the years, both in terms of technology and regulations. Some of the most notable developments include the introduction of rear-engined cars in the late 1950s, the use of aerodynamic wings in the late 1960s, the adoption of turbocharged engines in the late 1970s, the emergence of electronic driver aids in the late 1980s, the switch to V10 and then V8 engines in the 1990s and 2000s, and the introduction of hybrid power units in 2014.
Formula One has also produced some of the greatest drivers and rivalries in the history of motorsport. Some of the most famous names include Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel. Some of the most intense battles for the championship have been between Fangio and Stirling Moss in the 1950s, Lauda and James Hunt in the 1970s, Senna and Prost in the late 1980s, Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen in the late 1990s, and Hamilton and Vettel in the 2010s.
Formula One is widely regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport, attracting millions of fans and viewers worldwide. The sport is also a huge business, involving billions of dollars in revenue and expenditure. The teams compete for prize money, sponsorship deals, and media rights, while the drivers earn millions of dollars in salaries and endorsements. The sport is also influenced by politics, regulations, and controversies, such as doping scandals, espionage cases, safety issues, and environmental concerns.
The following is a list of all F1 World Drivers Champions by year, from 1950 to 2020:
1950-1959
1950: Giuseppe Farina (Italy) - Alfa Romeo 158, Alfa Romeo
1951: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) - Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo
1952: Alberto Ascari (Italy) - Ferrari 500, Ferrari
1953: Alberto Ascari (Italy) - Ferrari 500, Ferrari
1954: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) - Maserati 250F, Maserati / Mercedes-Benz W196, Mercedes-Benz
1955: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) - Mercedes-Benz W196, Mercedes-Benz
1956: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) - Ferrari D50, Ferrari
1957: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) - Maserati 250F, Maserati
1958: Mike Hawthorn (United Kingdom) - Ferrari 246, Ferrari
1959: Jack Brabham (Australia) - Cooper T51, Cooper-Climax
1960-1969
1960: Jack Brabham (Australia) - Cooper T53, Cooper-Climax
1961: Phil Hill (United States) - Ferrari 156, Ferrari
1962: Graham Hill (United Kingdom) - BRM P57, BRM
1963: Jim Clark (United Kingdom) - Lotus 25, Lotus-Climax
1964: John Surtees (United Kingdom) - Ferrari 158, Ferrari
1965: Jim Clark (United Kingdom) - Lotus 33, Lotus-Climax
1966: Jack Brabham (Australia) - Brabham BT19, Brabham-Repco
1967: Denny Hulme (New Zealand) - Brabham BT20, Brabham-Repco
1968: Graham Hill (United Kingdom) - Lotus 49, Lotus-Ford
1969: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) - Matra MS80, Matra-Ford
1970-1979
1970: Jochen Rindt (Austria) - Lotus 72, Lotus-Ford
1971: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) - Tyrrell 003, Tyrrell-Ford
1972: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) - Lotus 72D, Lotus-Ford
1973: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) - Tyrrell 006, Tyrrell-Ford
1974: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) - McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
1975: Niki Lauda (Austria) - Ferrari 312T, Ferrari
1976: James Hunt (United Kingdom) - McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
1977: Niki Lauda (Austria) - Ferrari 312T2, Ferrari
1978: Mario Andretti (United States) - Lotus 79, Lotus-Ford
1979: Jody Scheckter (South Africa) - Ferrari 312T4, Ferrari
1980-1989
1980: Alan Jones (Australia) - Williams FW07B, Williams-Ford
1981: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) - Brabham BT49C, Brabham-Ford
1982: Keke Rosberg (Finland) - Williams FW08, Williams-Ford
1983: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) - Brabham BT52, Brabham-BMW
1984: Niki Lauda (Austria) - McLaren MP4/2, McLaren-TAG
1985: Alain Prost (France) - McLaren MP4/2B, McLaren-TAG
1986: Alain Prost (France) - McLaren MP4/2C, McLaren-TAG
1987: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) - Williams FW11B, Williams-Honda
1988: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) - McLaren MP4/4, McLaren-Honda
1989: Alain Prost (France) - McLaren MP4/5, McLaren-Honda
1990-1999
1990: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) - McLaren MP4/5B, McLaren-Honda
1991: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) - McLaren MP4/6, McLaren-Honda
1992: Nigel Mansell (United Kingdom) - Williams FW14B, Williams-Renault
1993: Alain Prost (France) - Williams FW15C, Williams-Renault
1994: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Benetton B194, Benetton-Ford
1995: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Benetton B195, Benetton-Renault
1996: Damon Hill (United Kingdom) - Williams FW18, Williams-Renault
1997: Jacques Villeneuve (Canada) - Williams FW19, Williams-Renault
1998: Mika Häkkinen (Finland) - McLaren MP4/13, McLaren-Mercedes
1999: Mika Häkkinen (Finland) - McLaren MP4/14, McLaren-Mercedes
2000-2009
2000: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F1-2000, Ferrari
2001: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2001, Ferrari
2002: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2002, Ferrari
2003: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2003-GA, Ferrari
2004: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2004, Ferrari
2005: Fernando Alonso (Spain) - Renault R25, Renault
2006: Fernando Alonso (Spain) - Renault R26, Renault
2007: Kimi Räikkönen (Finland) - Ferrari F2007, Ferrari
2008: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - McLaren MP4-23, McLaren-Mercedes
2009: Jenson Button (United Kingdom) - Brawn BGP 001, Brawn-Mercedes
2010-2020
2010: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB6, Red Bull-Renault
2011: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB7, Red Bull-Renault
2012: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB8, Red Bull-Renault
2013: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB9, Red Bull-Renault
2014: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid, Mercedes
2015: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid, Mercedes
2016: Nico Rosberg (Germany) - Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid, Mercedes
2017: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W08 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2018: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W09 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2019: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W10 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2020: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W11 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2021-
2021: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) – Red Bull RB16B, Honda
2022: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) – Red Bull RB18, Red Bull Power Trains Honda
2023: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) – Red Bull RB19, Red Bull Power Trains Honda
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The F1 season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held on purpose-built circuits or public roads around the world. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual championships: one for drivers and one for constructors (teams).
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Formula One is widely regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport, attracting millions of fans and viewers worldwide. The sport is also a huge business, involving billions of dollars in revenue and expenditure. The teams compete for prize money, sponsorship deals, and media rights, while the drivers earn millions of dollars in salaries and endorsements. The sport is also influenced by politics, regulations, and controversies, such as doping scandals, espionage cases, safety issues, and environmental concerns.
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1964: John Surtees (United Kingdom) - Ferrari 158, Ferrari
1965: Jim Clark (United Kingdom) - Lotus 33, Lotus-Climax
1966: Jack Brabham (Australia) - Brabham BT19, Brabham-Repco
1967: Denny Hulme (New Zealand) - Brabham BT20, Brabham-Repco
1968: Graham Hill (United Kingdom) - Lotus 49, Lotus-Ford
1969: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) - Matra MS80, Matra-Ford
1970-1979
1970: Jochen Rindt (Austria) - Lotus 72, Lotus-Ford
1971: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) - Tyrrell 003, Tyrrell-Ford
1972: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) - Lotus 72D, Lotus-Ford
1973: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) - Tyrrell 006, Tyrrell-Ford
1974: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) - McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
1975: Niki Lauda (Austria) - Ferrari 312T, Ferrari
1976: James Hunt (United Kingdom) - McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
1977: Niki Lauda (Austria) - Ferrari 312T2, Ferrari
1978: Mario Andretti (United States) - Lotus 79, Lotus-Ford
1979: Jody Scheckter (South Africa) - Ferrari 312T4, Ferrari
1980-1989
1980: Alan Jones (Australia) - Williams FW07B, Williams-Ford
1981: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) - Brabham BT49C, Brabham-Ford
1982: Keke Rosberg (Finland) - Williams FW08, Williams-Ford
1983: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) - Brabham BT52, Brabham-BMW
1984: Niki Lauda (Austria) - McLaren MP4/2, McLaren-TAG
1985: Alain Prost (France) - McLaren MP4/2B, McLaren-TAG
1986: Alain Prost (France) - McLaren MP4/2C, McLaren-TAG
1987: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) - Williams FW11B, Williams-Honda
1988: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) - McLaren MP4/4, McLaren-Honda
1989: Alain Prost (France) - McLaren MP4/5, McLaren-Honda
1990-1999
1990: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) - McLaren MP4/5B, McLaren-Honda
1991: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) - McLaren MP4/6, McLaren-Honda
1992: Nigel Mansell (United Kingdom) - Williams FW14B, Williams-Renault
1993: Alain Prost (France) - Williams FW15C, Williams-Renault
1994: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Benetton B194, Benetton-Ford
1995: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Benetton B195, Benetton-Renault
1996: Damon Hill (United Kingdom) - Williams FW18, Williams-Renault
1997: Jacques Villeneuve (Canada) - Williams FW19, Williams-Renault
1998: Mika Häkkinen (Finland) - McLaren MP4/13, McLaren-Mercedes
1999: Mika Häkkinen (Finland) - McLaren MP4/14, McLaren-Mercedes
2000-2009
2000: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F1-2000, Ferrari
2001: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2001, Ferrari
2002: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2002, Ferrari
2003: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2003-GA, Ferrari
2004: Michael Schumacher (Germany) - Ferrari F2004, Ferrari
2005: Fernando Alonso (Spain) - Renault R25, Renault
2006: Fernando Alonso (Spain) - Renault R26, Renault
2007: Kimi Räikkönen (Finland) - Ferrari F2007, Ferrari
2008: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - McLaren MP4-23, McLaren-Mercedes
2009: Jenson Button (United Kingdom) - Brawn BGP 001, Brawn-Mercedes
2010-2020
2010: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB6, Red Bull-Renault
2011: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB7, Red Bull-Renault
2012: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB8, Red Bull-Renault
2013: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - Red Bull RB9, Red Bull-Renault
2014: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid, Mercedes
2015: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid, Mercedes
2016: Nico Rosberg (Germany) - Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid, Mercedes
2017: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W08 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2018: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W09 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2019: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W10 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2020: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) - Mercedes F1 W11 EQ Power+, Mercedes
2021-
2021: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) – Red Bull RB16B, Honda
2022: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) – Red Bull RB18, Red Bull Power Trains Honda
2023: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) – Red Bull RB19, Red Bull Power Trains Honda
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