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Norris lands pole as penalties reshape the 2026 Hungarian GP grid
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Norris lands pole as penalties reshape the 2026 Hungarian GP grid

Lando Norris will start from pole at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton’s three‑place penalty for impeding Piastri; Leclerc and Piastri move up, Verstappen lines up fourth, Hamilton fifth, and George Russell sixth after a Q3 water leak. Kimi Antonelli also incurs a penalty for not slowing under yellow flags, dropping to seventh. The provisional grid is Norris 1, Leclerc 2, Piastri 3, Verstappen 4, Hamilton 5, Russell 6, Antonelli 7, with the rest of the order listed in the report.

Antonelli Takes Spa Pole as Penalties Reshape Belgian GP Grid
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Antonelli Takes Spa Pole as Penalties Reshape Belgian GP Grid

Kimi Antonelli starts on pole at Spa-Francorchamps with Max Verstappen second and George Russell third after five drivers took penalties, including Lando Norris who drops to P13. The 44-lap Belgian Grand Prix at Spa begins at 14:00 BST, with teams predicting a one-stop race on medium/hard tyres and energy-management considerations shaping strategy. The BBC provides live updates and commentary (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2).

Revised Abu Dhabi F1 2024 Grid After Penalties
sports1 year ago

Revised Abu Dhabi F1 2024 Grid After Penalties

The starting grid for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been reshuffled due to four grid penalties, impacting the constructors' championship battle. Nico Hulkenberg, initially qualifying fourth, was demoted to seventh for overtaking in the pit exit tunnel. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc received a 10-place penalty, complicating Ferrari's challenge to McLaren's 21-point lead. Williams drivers also faced penalties, affecting their starting positions. McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured the front row, positioning McLaren well for a potential constructors' title win.