The Hungarian Grand Prix delivered a dramatic pre-summer finale, with Lando Norris finally breaking through for McLaren, while Max Verstappen salvaged a surprise podium. Behind them, Ferrari and Mercedes were left searching for answers after costly strategic and reliability setbacks.

With the championship battle intensifying, Formula 1 now heads into its summer shutdown before the final push resumes at Zandvoort. Here's our recap in pictures of a day at the races at the Hungaroring.

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