#F1

** *Piastri's F1 Title Lead Shrinks—Team Orders and Bad Luck Let Norris and Verstappen Back In* ### **

** After a dominant summer, Oscar Piastri has seen his F1 championship lead dwindle due to team controversies, bad luck, and resurgent rivals. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are now hot on his heels ahead of the Mexico City GP. ### **

Norris Fends Off Piastri in Thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix Victory **

Lando Norris secured McLaren’s 200th Formula 1 win by narrowly holding off teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense Hungarian Grand Prix, closing the championship gap to nine points. A strategic one-stop gamble paid off for Norris, despite Piastri’s late charge on fresher tyres. **

Christian Horner Emotional in Farewell Speech to Red Bull Employees After Uncerimonious Sacking

Christian Horner, Red Bull's ousted team principal, was seen in tears during his farewell speech to employees, a day after his dismissal following a "sext scandal" that rocked the team last year.

Lewis Hamilton Eyes Podium Amid Ferrari's Silverstone Hopes

As Ferrari shows signs of improvement, Lewis Hamilton aims to extend his unique British GP podium record at Silverstone this weekend.

McLaren Shines in Austrian GP Practice: Lando Norris Tops Team-Mate Oscar Piastri

Lando Norris outperforms team-mate Oscar Piastri in the second practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix, with McLaren showing promising form.