Lando Norris claimed pole position for the upcoming race at the Hungaroring, breaking Mercedes' recent monopoly in qualifying. The reigning champion edged out Lewis Hamilton by just 12 thousandths of a second to secure the top spot on the grid.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso advanced to Q2 for the first time, securing the fourteenth position on the starting grid. The qualifying session marked a shift in the competitive order at the Hungaroring as Mercedes' run of dominance came to an end.
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