Win a summer breeze

0 Lewis Hamilton crosses the finishing line to win the Hungarian Grand Prix. Far right, the English driver tosses the winner’s trophy in celebration. Right, Sebatian Vettel. Vettel jumped ahead of Raikkonen and almost caught Bottas.

Hamilton’s win here followed his victory at last weekend’s rain-soaked German GP, where he was handed victory after Vettel crashed late on while leading.

Mercedes decided to bring Hamilton in on Sunday for his only tyre change on Lap 26. He came out second behind Vettel, the only time Hamilton did not lead.

Ferrari pitted Raikkonen for a second tyre change on Lap 39, and Vettel finally came in the next lap.

But it was another poor stop by Ferrari, whose mechanics struggled to fit the front left tyre. The stop took four seconds – roughly double the ideal time – and when Vettel emerged on track he was behind Bottas.

On arguably the most difficult track for overtaking in F1 after Monaco, it greatly reduced Vettel’s hopes of finishing second. But with Bottas struggling with his rear tires, Vettel seized his chance.