Lewis Hamilton dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix to claim a vital victory which keeps his title hopes alive. It was a solid drive from Hamilton in his Mercedes as faultless pit stops meant that the Brit stayed ahead of his closest competitors. Kimi Raikkonen showed his quality in a formula 1 car as the Fin climbed four places to finish second. Sebastien Vettel dropped one place to finish third after his strategy failed to keep him ahead of Raikkonen. Mark Webber will be pleased with his drive after climbing six places to cross the finish line in fourth. Both Ferrari's could not mount a challenge for the win as they lacked race pace. Alonso stayed fifth whilst Massa dropped one to eighth. Romain Grosjean could not replicate his team mate's efforts as the Frenchman fell three places to sixth. It was a better day for struggling Mclaren who saw both their drivers receive points. Jenson Button drove brilliantly to jump six places to seventh whilst Sergio Perez maintained his place in ninth. Pastor Maldonado managed to climb five places to take the last valuable point for Williams.
My Opinion:
A great win for Lewis who will gain a lot of confidence in his car after winning the race. Raikkonen was impressive to get past Vettel and take second. Vettel will be disappointed to finish third but will be pleased to at least be on the podium. Webber did well to climb to fourth after a poor qualifying session. Not a good day for Ferrari who saw Alonso only finish fifth and Massa drop down one to eighth. Similarly, Grosjean will be gutted to fall down to sixth from third. Mclaren will be pleased to see some progress and improvement as Button jumped to seventh whilst Perez claimed ninth place. Paul Di Resta could not find any pace from his Force India and ended a miserable weekend after retiring the car during the 66th lap. Vettel still has a 38 point lead in the championship and still remains a strong favourite to win his fourth world title.
Race Guide: Key Moments:
Start: Hamilton stays in the lead. Massa and Rosberg collide. Alonso up to 4th, Button up to 8th. Rosberg down to 12th, Di Resta down to 13th.
Lap 9: Vettel takes the lead after Hamilton takes a pit stop.
Lap 11: Grosjean takes the lead after Vettel takes a pit stop.
Lap 14: Webber take the lead after Grosjean takes a pit stop.
Lap 20: Sutil OUT, hydraulic leak and clutch problems.
Lap 23: Hamilton takes the lead after Webber takes a pit stop.
Lap 24: Vettel takes second place after passing Button. Grosjean takes third place and Alonso fourth as they both pass Button. Grosjean and Button collide forcing Button to take a pit stop.
Lap 29: Grosjean takes sixth place after passing Massa.
Lap 30: Gutierrez OUT.
Lap 31: Button takes seventh place after passing Massa.
Lap 32: Vettel takes the lead after Hamilton takes a pit stop.
Lap 34: Hamilton takes third place after passing Webber. Hamilton takes the lead after Vettel takes a pit stop.
Lap 36: Grosjean receives a drive through penalty for an illegal overtake.
Lap 37: Vettel takes fifth after passing Button.
Lap 45: Bottas OUT.
Lap 50: Grosjean takes sixth place after passing Button. Vettel takes the lead after Hamilton takes a pit stop.
Lap 51: Hamilton takes second place after passing Webber.
Lap 56: Hamilton takes the lead after Vettle takes a pit stop.
Lap 66: Rosberg OUT after an engine failure.
Lap 70: Hamilton wins the Hungarian Grand Prix. Raikkonen takes second and Vettel takes third.
Hungarian Grand Prix Result:
1. Hamilton (Mercedes) 1.42.29.445
2. Raikkonen (Lotus)
3. Vettel (Red Bull)
4. Webber (Red Bull)
5. Alonso (Ferrari)
6. Grosjean (Lotus)
7. Button (Mclaren)
8. Massa (Ferrari)
9. Perez (Mclaren)
10. Maldonado (Williams)
Fastest Lap: Mark Webber (Red Bull) 1.24.069
Driver Standings:
1. Vettel (Red Bull) 172
2. Raikkonen (Lotus) 134
3. Alonso (Ferrari) 133
4. Hamilton (Mercedes) 124
5. Webber (Red Bull) 105
Constructor Standings:
1. Red Bull 277
2. Mercedes 208
3. Ferrari 194
4. Lotus 183
5. Force India 59
Performance of the Day: Kimi Raikkonen made up four places from the grid to finish second.
Disappointment of the Day: Watching Paul Di Resta's troubles.
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