McLaren's Milestone: 200th F1 Victory Marks Near-Perfection in Hungary

McLaren celebrated a landmark achievement with its 200th Formula One victory in Hungary, leaving team boss Zak Brown hailing the near-perfect performance. Lando Norris, leading the charge, secured his fifth win of the season, with Oscar Piastri close behind, exemplifying McLaren's recent dominance with their seventh one-two finish in 14 races.

Brown reflected on the team's execution, describing the drivers and strategy as outstanding in a race characterized by firm yet fair competition. Norris and Piastri's synchronized performance sparked pride within the team, especially as they engaged in an intense yet respectful on-track battle, nearly making contact on the penultimate lap.

Amidst celebrations, Norris underscored his desire for self-improvement despite achieving his ninth career win. He expressed a resolve to enhance his strategy to ease the challenges he faces on the track. With McLaren now the second team to reach 200 grand prix wins, they edge closer to rival teams in the all-time standings.

(With inputs from agencies.)