Lando Norris:McLaren Upgrades Helped Secure Hungarian Grand Prix Pole
July 25, 2026
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, earning the top spot on the grid for the first time in his career as the reigning Formula 1 World Champion. The McLaren driver admitted that qualifying was highly competitive but said he had felt confident behind the wheel from the very beginning of the weekend. According to Norris, the team's upgrades played an important role in delivering the result, with the strong performance reflecting the hard work of everyone at McLaren. Despite claiming pole, the Briton expects a challenging race and believes the battle for victory on Sunday will be fiercely contested.