Lando Norris of McLaren has claimed his first pole position of the year at the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton by 0.012 seconds.The 26-year-old British driver clocked a best lap of 1 minute and 17.207 seconds at the Hungaroring track, thwarting Hamilton's bid for an unprecedented 10th pole at the circuit.World champion Norris expressed his delight, attributing his success to team upgrades and a strong performance despite challenging conditions.Hamilton, 41, acknowledged Norris's achievement, noting that Ferrari's pace was solid but the grip levels proved inconsistent.Charles Leclerc of Ferrari qualified third, while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli finished fourth.The race weekend saw intense competition, with weather changes and technical issues affecting several drivers.Norris's victory marks his second pole in Budapest and the 17th of his career, highlighting his growing dominance in the Formula 1 season.