Hamilton pips Verstappen for 2019 Method One Hungarian Grand Prix win

Sunday’s 2019 Method One Hungarian Grand Prix was a cracker, with Aston Martin Crimson Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen proving but once more that he has the makings of a champion.

The Dutchman began the race on pole, however Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton, ranging from the second row, was on his tail early on due to a superb transfer previous teammate Valtteri Bottas. Sadly for Bottas, there was first a little bit of brake lock up after which an aggressive transfer by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc noticed a little bit of contact between the 2 drivers, with Bottas dropping his automotive’s nostril which compelled him to return to the pits.

Up forward, Hamilton continued to chase Verstappen, who nonetheless had a lead of six seconds after swapping for contemporary tires. At this level, Hamilton and Verstappen had been each on the second set of tires, on this case the exhausting compound. Mercedes then took the chance and requested Hamilton to make an unscheduled second cease to change to mediums.

Aston Martin Crimson Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen on the 2019 Method One Hungarian Grand Prix

Hamilton was uncertain of the transfer initially however it performed out brilliantly. Verstappen was compelled to remain out as a result of had he additionally stopped, he would have rejoined behind Hamilton. Verstappen as an alternative continued the race, holding off Hamilton whereas managing the tires as greatest he may. Hamilton noticed his likelihood three laps from the end and overtook Verstappen, who at this level wanted to make a cease for contemporary tires. Hamilton went on to win the race, with Verstappen crossing the road second.

Behind them, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel handed teammate Charles Leclerc late to say third, greater than a minute behind the winner. Leclerc claimed fourth whereas McLaren’s Carlos Sainz confirmed sturdy tempo to complete fifth for the second successive race.

Hamilton has the clear lead within the 2019 Drivers’ Championship with 250 factors. Bottas is second with 188 factors and Verstappen is third with 181 factors. Within the Constructors’ Championship, Mercedes leads with 438 factors versus the 288 of Ferrari and 244 of Crimson Bull. Groups now take their summer season break earlier than the following race on the calendar, the Belgian Grand Prix, kicks off in three weeks.

2019 Method One Hungarian Grand Prix

Under are the total outcomes from the 2019 Method One Hungarian Grand Prix:

1) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG
2) Max Verstappen, Aston Martin Crimson Bull Racing +17.796 seconds
three) Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari +61.433 seconds
four) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +65.250 seconds
5) Carlos Sainz, McLaren +1 lap
6) Pierre Gasly, Aston Martin Crimson Bull Racing +1 lap
7) Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo +1 lap
eight) Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes-AMG +1 lap
9) Lando Norris, McLaren +1 lap
10) Alexander Albon, Toro Rosso +1 lap
11) Sergio Perez, Racing Level +1 lap
12) Nico Hulkenberg, Renault +1 lap
13) Kevin Magnussen, Haas +1 lap
14) Daniel Ricciardo, Renault +1 lap
15) Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso +2 laps
16) George Russell, Williams +2 laps
17) Lance Stroll, Racing Level +2 laps
18) Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo +2 laps
19) Robert Kubica, Williams +three laps
Ret) Romain Grosjean, Haas