F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix race LIVE: Start time, leaderboard and lap-by-lap updates as Lando Norris starts on pole with Oscar Piastri second and Max Verstappen starts third

Lando Norris, McLaren driver, speaking on the team radio:

Something is definitely not right with the throttle, it's not how it should be.

Oh dear. A nightmare build-up to the start for Norris.

Lots of red, lots of orange, lots of people.

The Hungaroring is as vibrant as it can be as the race closes in with each passing minute.

The sun is out and fans are smiling. They all know they are in for a great day.

It's what you love to see.

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes driver, speaking ahead of the race:

I'm hoping I can get past the Ferrari but if I can then I'm going to give everything to try and hold onto the McLaren's. I think in true pace they are still one or two-tenths ahead of us in the race, so it will be tough.

We definitely can't fight in these conditions for a win, but if it rains then of course that changes things. I don't see any rain clouds anywhere near.

• 2023 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
• 2022 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
• 2021 – Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
• 2020 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 2019 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 2018 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 2017 – Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
• 2016 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 2015 – Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
• 2014 – Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)

What can we expect from Lewis Hamilton today?

Just two weeks ago we witnessed him take his first race victory since 2021, it was a very emotional day for the Brit.

Today he starts fifth and is certainly within a fighting chance of a podium.

With the pressure of that winless streak off his shoulders, it will be interesting to see how he races today.

We know that he loves the Hungaroring - if you stay on this page you will figure out why in just a second...

He certainly seems in high spirits!

I mean, what does he have to lose?

Pierre Gasly has not had an enjoyable weekend in Hungary thus far as he finished rock bottom in qualifying.

So, he and Alpine decided to install a new control electronics unit and power store in his car.

This means Gasly will start from the it lane.

The Hungarian Grand Prix is always one of the races I look forward to most in the season.

It's a staple of the calendar, you can't have F1 without a race in Hungary.

So, with that in mind, here are some of the stats you need to know about the Hungaroring:

• Track Length – 4.381km
• Lap record – 1m 16.627s, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 2020
• Most wins – Lewis Hamilton (8)
• Pit stop time loss – 20.56 seconds
• Safety Car probability – 25%*
• Virtual Safety Car probability – 25%*

Max Verstappen, Formula One standings leader, speaking on Saturday:

I love competition but I like being on top of the competition. At the moment I feel like we are chasing and having a few more difficult weekends, I don’t back out of a fight but it’s just a tricky situation I guess.

Let’s see, the last few races, especially the McLaren has been really good in the race even compared to qualifying. Today was a lot colder than expected I guess with the clouds and the rain, tomorrow is going to be quite a different day and I just hope that will help us.

I mean, it's not really been a drought, but Max Verstappen will be desperate to get back onto that top step.

He has failed to claim victory in his last two grand prix, last reigning supreme at the Spanish Grand Prix in June.

I know it's only been a month, but with the form that Verstappen has been in over the last few years, it's too many GP's for him.

He will be desperate to stop the British three-peat.

Today is massive for Lando Norris, and that is an understatement.

He has done the first job of securing pole position, but he knows better than anyone that it doesn't always guarantee race success.

Prior to this weekend, Norris had two poles to his name from Russi in 2021, and the Spanish Grand Prix in June.

Both times he failed to translate them into race victories.

The Russian Grand Prix was particularly brutal as he suffered late heartbreak due to rain after being laps from victory.

He won't want history to repeat itself today.

I feel like I'm back at Euro 2024 all over again.

We saw Dutch football fans in Germany bounce around in their masses prior to all of their matches.

Well, it seems Formula One fans from the Netherlands do the same thing, they are having a whale of a time.

Seeing this always puts a smile on my face.

Lando Norris, McLaren, after claiming pole yesterday:

We are in the best position for whatever the conditions throw at us, I’m looking forward to it. Two cars on the front row, we can control it from there so as long as we stay where we are, we will be happy.

I’m expecting to [do well], if I don’t it’s not been a good day. The car is doing well, I feel like I’m driving well so it’s obvious what the aim is for tomorrow.

I think we should remind ourselves of what positions each driver will be starting in today.

Lando Norris will be leading the pack after claiming only his third pole position in his Formula One career.

Oscar Piastri starts just behind him in a McLaren front-row lockout, while Max Verstappen will be poised to attack early from third place.

There are some big hitters at the back as Sergio Perez starts in a lowly 16th with Geroge Russell a place below him.

Here is the grid in full:

1. Lando Norris
2. Oscar Piastri
3. Max Verstappen
4. Carlos Sainz
5. Lewis Hamilton
6. Charles Leclerc
7. Fernando Alonso
8. Lance Stroll
9. Daniel Ricciardo
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. Nico Hulkenberg
12. Valtteri Bottas
13. Alex Albon
14. Logan Sargeant
15. Kevin Magnusson
16. Sergio Perez
17. George Russell
18. Guanyu zhou
19. Esteban Ocon
20. Pierre Gasly

I'm sorry, I just had to...

It's been a fabulous weekend in Hungary so far and now the time for the show-stopping event is nearly here.

After storming to pole in qualifying yesterday, Lando Norris will lead the pack out at the Hungaroring at 2pm, with his teammate Oscar Piastri just behind him.

Can Norris convert this pole into a victory? We know he has had trouble in the past...

Well, we will find out what Norris has turned up in 90 minutes.