Crazy Hungary race: Ocon surprises everyone

+++ UPDATE (22.43:2 p.m.): Sebastian Vettel was subsequently disqualified and his XNUMXnd place was revoked +++

Esteban Ocon surprisingly achieved his first Grand Prix victory in Hungary on Sunday. After a chaotic starting phase, the 24-year-old Frenchman won in the Alpine just ahead of four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel in the Aston Martin and is now the 111th winning face in Formula 1. Hamilton takes championship lead Pole position man Hamilton ended up in third place, but took the championship lead because his title rival Max Verstappen couldn't get past tenth place in the Red Bull. Hamilton takes a six-point lead over the Dutchman into the four-week break. The twelfth of 23 planned races of the season is not scheduled until August 29th in Spa-Francorchamps.

A rain shower around the start caused chaotic conditions at the Hungaroring. Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas crashed into Lando Norris' McLaren after a mistake in the first corner and triggered a chain reaction that ended not only his race but also that of Norris and Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull. Verstappen's car was damaged and the race was interrupted. “I should have braked earlier, it was my mistake,” said Bottas, who also apologized to his rivals.

Because there was sunshine shortly before the restart, all drivers in the pits except Hamilton switched from intermediates to dry tires. Hamilton seemed to be responsible for why Mercedes didn't change the tires straight away. He came in after one lap and was the last one out. “Sorry, guys,” Hamilton radioed to the pits. Hamilton was alone on the starting grid in a strange situation, but after the tactical error he also had to change tires a lap later and was briefly at the back of the field. From there, the series world champion worked his way forward. Ferrari misses the podium Charles Leclerc was not granted this chance. The Ferrari driver was involved in the start crash and was unable to continue the race. His Spanish teammate Carlos Sainz, on the other hand, was able to put in a strong performance again and again and ultimately took fourth place. He kept his compatriot Fernando Alonso at bay. Result Grand Prix of Budapest (Hungary): Pos Name Country Team Time 1. Esteban Ocon FRA Alpine 2:04:43.199 2. Sebastian Vettel GER Aston Martin +1.859 3. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes +2.736 4. Carlos Sainz jr. ESP Ferrari +15.018 5. Fernando Alonso ESP Alpine +15.651 6. Pierre Gasly FRA Alpha Tauri + 1: 03.614 7. Yuki tsunoda JPN Alpha Tauri + 1: 15.803 8. Nicholas latifi CAN Williams + 1: 17.910 9. George Russell GBR Williams + 1: 19.094 10. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull + 1: 20.244

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Crazy Hungary race: Ocon surprises everyone

Formula 1 said goodbye to the four-week summer break with a sensational result and with Lewis Hamilton as championship leader.

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