Oscar Piastri Clinches Maiden Formula One Victory
Oscar Piastri celebrated his first Formula One win with a McLaren one-two finish alongside Lando Norris at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 23-year-old Australian seized the lead early, with Norris eventually ceding first place back to him. Lewis Hamilton secured third, while Max Verstappen finished fifth.
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Oscar Piastri secured his maiden Formula One victory after leading a McLaren one-two finish with teammate Lando Norris at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. The young Australian showcased incredible skill, starting in second and overtaking Norris at the first turn to seize control.
Despite Norris briefly taking the lead following a strategic pit stop, he later complied with team orders to hand the leadership back to Piastri, who crossed the finish line first. This moment marks a significant milestone in Piastri's budding career.
Veteran driver Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 200th podium finish by securing third place, trailing the papaya-colored McLaren duo. Championship frontrunner Max Verstappen ended the race in fifth position, continuing his dry spell of wins.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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