The Mercedes-Hamilton couple is still wreaking havoc. By winning the Hungaroring, the British driver scored, this Sunday, the 86th victory of his career on his impressive CV. It is a little closer to the record held by legend Michael Schumacher (91 successes). The Briton reiterates the same performance as last week, when he won the Grand Prix of Styria. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) complete the podium.
On a track soaked at the start of the race, the six-time world champion showed the full extent of his talent. For the first time in the season, he takes the lead in the driver classification so far occupied by his teammate Valtteri Bottas. Victim of a complicated start, the Finn managed to climb up the peloton to achieve a third podium in as many races.
EIGHT WINS IN HUNGARY 🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/LiBCi72Tf0
- Mercedes-AMG F1 (@ MercedesAMGF1) July 19, 2020Obliged to give up last weekend after a collision on the first lap, the Ferraris did not shine. Starting in 5th position, Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) did not manage to rank better than 6th. The German finished, however, far ahead of his Monaco teammate Charles Leclerc (11th). In fact, the Monegasque does not score points during this Grand Prix.
Complicated Sunday for the French
The weekend is to be forgotten for Pierre Gasly (Alpha Tauri). During the qualifications, the Norman had suffered engine power problems which prevented him from defending his chances in Q3. Same thing this Sunday afternoon, where he was forced to give up on the 17th round. “We had problems with the gearbox from the start of the race […] On a circuit like this or we knew there was something to do, it's a bit annoying,” he said. he regretted at the microphone of Canal +.
After a change of tires at the end of the training lap, Romain Grosjean (Hass), found himself in 4th position after the 5th lap. Unable to resist against the other more powerful single-seaters, the 34-year-old driver finished the race in 15th place, just behind his compatriot from Renault Esteban Ocon.
Lewis Hamilton will have the opportunity to succeed the pass of three on his lands at Silverstone, during the British Grand Prix, on August 2. A circuit where he shines very often.
