Manama: McLaren, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, celebrated a significant victory at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. Reigning world champion Briton Lando Norris claimed the top spot for McLaren, finishing ahead of Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured the third position.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this victory has boosted McLaren's position in the constructors' championship, bringing their tally to 220 points. Meanwhile, Lando Norris's performance in Hungary has elevated his standings in the Driver's championship to 128 points.
This achievement underscores McLaren's success as a pivotal global sports investment for Bahrain and highlights Mumtalakat's dedication to supporting international sport. It also reflects the Kingdom's commitment to enhancing its presence on the global sports stage.