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McLaren’s Dramatic Qualifying Upset Revealed: Wind Conditions Wreak Havoc in Hungarian GP Battle

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
August 3, 2025
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McLaren’s Dramatic Qualifying Upset Revealed: Wind Conditions Wreak Havoc in Hungarian GP Battle

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 2, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during qualifying REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Unforeseen Wind Conditions Plague McLaren in Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying

The Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session left fans in awe as McLaren, known for its downforce prowess, surprisingly struggled to secure a pole position despite high expectations. The team’s drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, showed promising speed in Q2 but faced a drastic setback in Q3 due to unforeseen changes in wind conditions.

As the session progressed, a sudden 90-degree shift in wind direction wreaked havoc on McLaren’s performance, causing both drivers to lose significant time on track. Team principal Andrea Stella cryptically mentioned, “Without disclosing too much of IP, let me say that when we look at the wind direction in some corners, then we can recognize that in some of the corners where we lose the most compared to ourself in Q2, we see a certain wind pattern.”

The McLaren duo found themselves struggling to adapt to the new conditions, losing crucial time in specific corners where the wind sensitivity of their car became apparent. Stella hinted at a possible aerodynamic vulnerability in crosswinds, shedding light on the challenges faced by the team during the qualifying session.

Despite the setback, Stella remains optimistic about McLaren’s chances in the upcoming race, confident in the team’s ability to showcase the true potential of their car. With uncertainties looming over the weather conditions on race day, McLaren is poised to bounce back and give fierce competition to their rivals on the grid.

The Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session may have caught McLaren off guard, but the team’s resilience and determination are set to make a statement on race day. Stay tuned as McLaren gears up to prove their mettle and fight for victory on the track.

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