Championship Trophy

Lewis Hamilton had to fight like the champion he is to win at the Hungaroring on the weekend. He produced a final stint lapping at almost qualifying pace, slicing through back markers, and making up almost 20 seconds in just 18 laps to catch and pass Max Verstappen with ease. Earlier, the two men fought a thrillingduel that went in the Dutchma n’s favour. It’s true Max’s tyres were shot towards the end, but Mercedes had the benefit of seeing first hand what the Hard tyres could do, thanks to a long stint from Valtteri Bottas. It seemed odd to be calling Hamilton in when his tyres seemed in good enough shape to keep pushing but it turned out to be a masterstroke. Mercedes therefore deserve credit for taking a risk on strategy when they could have gone the more obvious route and then wait for the race to evolve. “We've been together for seven years, but this feeling never gets old. If it wasn't for everyone here and back at the factory, this wouldn't have been ...