Key points of the Hungarian GP
- Max Verstappen won the race, extending his championship lead to 110 points.
- This was Verstappen’s seventh straight win and Red Bull’s 12th consecutive race win, a new record in Formula 1 history.
- Lewis Hamilton qualified for the pole position but only finished fourth, after a poor start and a difficult race.
- Sergio Perez finished third, after a strong drive from P9 on the grid.
- Oscar Piastri showed great pace in the first stint but faded in the second, finishing fifth.
- George Russell finished sixth, after making a late pass on Charles Leclerc.
- McLaren’s Lando Norris finished second, continuing the team’s strong form since the mid-season update.
- The Hungarian GP was a dominant display from Verstappen and Red Bull, and it is clear that they are the team to beat in 2023.
Here are some additional details
- Verstappen’s start was crucial, as he was able to pass Hamilton and the two McLarens on the opening lap.
- Hamilton’s race was hampered by a poor start and a lack of pace. He was unable to challenge for the podium, and he eventually finished fourth.
- Perez had a strong race, starting from P9 and finishing third. He made a number of overtakes throughout the race, and he was one of the few drivers who was able to challenge Verstappen for the win.
- Piastri showed great pace in the first stint, but he faded in the second. He finished fifth, but he could have challenged for a podium if he had been able to maintain his pace.
- Russell had a good race, finishing sixth. He made a late pass on Leclerc to secure the final point on offer.
- McLaren had a strong race, with Norris finishing second and Piastri finishing fifth. The team’s mid-season update has clearly had a positive impact on their performance.
- Verstappen’s win extended his championship lead to 110 points. He is now well on course to win his second world championship in a row.
Action
In the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, Max Verstappen displayed his dominant form and won comfortably with a margin of 33.731 seconds over McLaren’s Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton, who qualified for the pole position, could only manage to finish in fourth place.
The race saw an interesting start, as Verstappen got a better start and took the lead on the opening lap, with Hamilton forced onto the outside and dropping down to fourth. The McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Norris seized the opportunity and moved up to second and third positions, respectively.
Pit stops
During the first round of pit stops, Norris managed to undercut his teammate Piastri and secured the second position. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez, starting from ninth on the grid, had a strong performance and made his way up to third place, passing Hamilton and Piastri on his way to the podium.
George Russell secured sixth place after making a late-race pass on Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, while Carlos Sainz, driving the second Ferrari, finished in eighth place.
Flawless race performance
Verstappen’s flawless race performance not only marked his seventh consecutive win but also extended Red Bull’s streak of 12 consecutive race victories. This is the first time in Formula 1 history that a team has achieved such a remarkable feat, surpassing the previous record held by the legendary McLaren lineup of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost from 1988.
Standings
In the championship standings, Max Verstappen’s lead has grown to an impressive 110 points, putting him firmly on course to secure his second consecutive world championship. His teammate Sergio Perez also extended his advantage over third-place driver Fernando Alonso, who had a disappointing ninth-place finish in Hungary.
The next race on the calendar is the Belgian Grand Prix, scheduled to take place on July 28-30.
Conclusion
The Hungarian GP was a dominant display from Max Verstappen and Red Bull. Verstappen’s seventh straight win and Red Bull’s 12th consecutive race win is a new record in Formula 1 history.
Lewis Hamilton’s poor start and a difficult race meant that he could not challenge for the podium, finishing fourth. Sergio Perez had a strong race, starting from P9 and finishing third.
Oscar Piastri showed great pace in the first stint but faded in the second, finishing fifth. George Russell had a good race, finishing sixth. McLaren had a strong race, with Norris finishing second and Piastri finishing fifth.
The team’s mid-season update has clearly had a positive impact on their performance. Verstappen’s win extended his championship lead to 110 points. He is now well on course to win his second world championship in a row.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the race
- Verstappen is the clear favourite to win the 2023 championship.
- Red Bull is the team to beat.
- McLaren is back in contention for podiums.
- Piastri is a star in the making.
- Hamilton needs to find a way to improve his performance if he wants to challenge for the title.
The next race is the Belgian GP on July 28-30. It will be interesting to see if Verstappen can continue his dominance, or if Hamilton can find a way to challenge for the win.
2023 Hungarian GP Result
| POS | DRIVER | TIME/RETIRED | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:38:08.634 | 26 | |
| 2 | +33.731s | 18 | |
| 3 | +37.603s | 15 | |
| 4 | +39.134s | 12 | |
| 5 | +62.572s | 10 | |
| 6 | +65.825s | 8 | |
| 7 | +70.317s | 6 | |
| 8 | +71.073s | 4 | |
| 9 | +75.709s | 2 | |
| 10 | +1 lap | 1 | |
| 11 | +1 lap | 0 | |
| 12 | +1 lap | 0 | |
| 13 | +1 lap | 0 | |
| 14 | +1 lap | 0 | |
| 15 | +1 lap | 0 | |
| 16 | +1 lap | 0 | |
| 17 | +1 lap | 0 | |
| 18 | DNF | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 |
