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Norris Dominates FP2 at Hungarian GP, Leading McLaren's 1-2 Finish

In an impressive display, Lando Norris topped the timings in FP2 for the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing with a time of 1m16.525s and edging out teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.291 seconds. This dominant performance underscores McLaren's strong form as they continue to assert their competitiveness on track.

Our Take:

The strong 1-2 finish for McLaren in FP2 signifies not only the pace of their cars but potentially a turning point for the team this season. If Norris and Piastri can maintain this momentum, they could challenge for podiums in the races ahead, making McLaren a formidable contender in the championship battle.

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Source: Autosport

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