British Formula One driver for McLaren, 2025 World Champion
Lewis Hamilton wins at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix for Ferrari, ending a long drought and narrowing Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead. The race features a three-stop Ferrari strategy, Antonelli’s retirement late on, and an all-British podium with Russell second and Norris third.
Verstappen has finished second in Austria and warns Silverstone may be difficult under the new engine regulations. He says battery recovery is limited, making the Silverstone layout hard to manage. Hamilton notes Red Bull’s progress with weight reductions and upgrades, suggesting the team will be a force in upcoming races.
Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole at Spa-Francorchamps, extending his title lead. Verstappen starts behind with a heavy grid penalty, Norris is third. The Hungarian GP is approaching, with teams looking to finalise setups before the break.
Lando Norris clinches pole at the Hungaroring, with Leclerc second and Piastri third. Kimi Antonelli starts further back due to a grid penalty; the race is set to unfold amid a tight championship battle and the final sprint before the summer break.
Russell has trailed Kimi Antonelli in the standings. An engine deployment problem at Spa-Francorchamps contributed to a race-ending incident and left him further behind. Mercedes has identified an engine calibration issue and is working toward a fix ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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McLaren's Lando Norris has claimed pole position at the Hungarian GP ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen spins on final lap; Hamilton faces potential penalty for impeding Piastri. Aston Martin show progress with upgrades but Alonso starts 16th. Malaysia race to feature this October, with possible Imola finale in doubt.
Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Oscar Piastri retires with gearbox trouble after leading for a stretch. Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth following a pit-lane speed penalty, while the championship gap widens to 50 points.
Domenicali has said a mid-September decision will determine whether Qatar and Abu Dhabi host the season’s finale, with Europe as a fallback if the Middle East situation cannot be resolved. Malaysia’s race replaces Bahrain, and 24 Grands Prix remain the target for 2027, with Imola and Las Vegas in play for potential end-of-year events.