New turning point in crazy Budapest race: Vettel loses second place

Sebastian Vettel was subsequently disqualified. The Formula 1 race stewards announced this on Sunday at the Hungaroring.

An examination found only 0,3 liters of fuel in the tank of Vettel's Aston Martin. However, at least one liter is required after the end of the race. Vettel lost his second place behind sensational winner Esteban Ocon in the Alpine.

Lewis Hamilton moved up to second place in the Mercedes. The seven-time world champion got 18 instead of 15 points and was able to extend his lead in the World Cup rankings over Max Verstappen in the Red Bull by two more points to eight points. The Dutchman had initially finished in tenth place (1 point) in a turbulent and eventful race near Budapest, but due to Vettel's disqualification he also climbed up one place, for which he was awarded two points. T-shirt warning Vettel had already caused a lot of conversation in Hungary before the race by showing signs of tolerance and human rights both verbally and externally. The fact that he wore a T-shirt with the inscription “Same Love” during the Hungarian anthem immediately before the race has consequences. He received an off-track warning, which, along with two further warnings for on-track misconduct, can also result in a grid penalty.

Sebastian Vettel promoted tolerance and human rights with a shirt. © APA/afp / FLORION GOGA

Race director Michael Masi explained in the paddock at the Hungaroring that evening that the drivers had the opportunity to show their support for the official Formula 1 campaign “We race as one” before the start. The anthem of the host country should be respected by the drivers wearing their racing suits, emphasized Masi.

Vettel had emphasized that it was a small sign of support and initially even expected a fine. He told the station that it was a shame that there were still problems with it Sky said. The 34-year-old, like superstar Lewis Hamilton (36), had already taken a clear stance days earlier on the planned referendum against the rights of non-heterosexual people (LGBT) in Hungary.

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New turning point in crazy Budapest race: Vettel loses second place

This race will play a central role in every Formula 1 annual review: With a crash at the start and Esteban Ocon's sensational victory, the Hungarian Grand Prix was already extremely spectacular, and now the race stewards are ensuring the next turnaround.

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