Lewis Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix as Mercedes driver overtakes Max Verstappen late on to claim victory

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Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix when he passed Max Verstappen with three laps to go.

The defending world champion extended his lead over Valtteri Bottas at the top of the standings to 61 points as the drivers head into the summer break.


Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Hungarian Grand Prix

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Hamilton was within one second of Verstappen when he was called in for a second pit stop – Mercedes hoping that a switch to fresh tyres would provide the British star with a chance to usurp the Belgium driver.

The strategy move by Formula 1‘s all-conquering team proved inspired.


Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle for first place

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Hamilton left the pit lane 21 seconds behind Verstappen with 21 laps remaining, the Briton lighting up the time sheets before catching the back of the Red Bull.

The 33-year-old then made the move on lap 67 to take the win.

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel finished third ahead of his team-mate Charles Leclerc.

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Bottas ended the race in eighth place after he had to stop for a new front wing following a collision with Leclerc on the opening lap.

“Wow, just wow, mate,” said Hamilton’s engineer, Pete Bonnington. “What a drive. What a strategy.”

Hamilton replied: “That was a tall order but I am grateful you did it. That feels so good. I hope you are feeling it too.”


Source: TalkSport.com Motorsport