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Motor racing-Norris says McLaren were right, he didn't deserve win

By Alan Baldwin
Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - July 21, 2024 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with a trophy on the podium after finishing second place in the Hungarian Grand Prix REUTERS/Marton Monus

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Lando Norris kept Formula One fans on tenterhooks as he ignored pleas by McLaren to hand back the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, but after finally giving way he conceded the Australian deserved to win.

The Briton's eventual compliance allowed Piastri to celebrate a first victory and a one-two finish that sent McLaren second overall.

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