Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen continued his dominant streak at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, securing his seventh consecutive win of the 2023 F1 season. With a total of nine wins this season, Verstappen is on track to capture his third championship title. McLaren’s Lando Norris finished second, trailing Verstappen by 33 seconds, followed by Red Bull’s Sergio Perez in third, 37 seconds behind Verstappen.
The race began with Verstappen positioned on the front row, while pole position was taken by Mercedes-Benz AMG’s Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen had a better start and quickly created a significant lead, unchallenged for the remainder of the race.
Hamilton, on the other hand, faced setbacks as he fell behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and later Norris. The positions remained relatively stable until the first round of pit stops, during which Hamilton was the first among the leaders to make a stop.
Verstappen chose to stay out longer and maintained his lead after eventually making his pit stop. Norris, with a quick pit stop, emerged ahead of Piastri. Perez, starting from the ninth position after a poor qualifying performance, demonstrated impressive driving skills by overtaking Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Mercedes’ George Russell to reach fifth place.
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Perez continued his charge and eventually secured third place by the end of the race, as his lap times proved quicker than those of Hamilton and Piastri. Hamilton also managed to pass Piastri in the closing laps with the aid of the DRS (Drag Reduction System).
Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, Verstappen currently leads the 2023 Drivers’ Championship with a comfortable 281 points. Perez sits in second place with 171 points, while Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin holds third place with 139 points. In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull leads with 452 points, followed by Mercedes with 223 points and Aston Martin with 184 points.
Next on the F1 calendar is the Belgian Grand Prix, scheduled for the upcoming weekend.
Full Results from the 2023 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix:
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
2) Lando Norris, McLaren +33.731 seconds
3) Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing +37.603 seconds
4) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG +39.134 seconds
5) Oscar Piastri, McLaren +62.572 seconds
6) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG +65.825 seconds
7) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +70.317 seconds
8) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari +71.073 seconds
9) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin +75.709 seconds
10) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin +1 lap
11) Alexander Albon, Williams +1 lap
12) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo +1 lap
13) Daniel Ricciardo, AlphaTauri +1 lap
14) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas +1 lap
15) Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri +1 lap
16) Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo +1 lap
17) Kevin Magnussen, Haas +1 lap
18) Logan Sargeant, Williams – DNF
NC) Esteban Ocon, Alpine – DNF
NC) Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri – DNF
Max Verstappen’s continued dominance in the 2023 F1 season showcases his exceptional driving skills and the overall performance of the Red Bull Racing team. With seven consecutive wins and nine wins overall this season, Verstappen has established himself as a formidable contender for the championship title.
Meanwhile, Lando Norris’s consistent performances for McLaren have earned him a solid second-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite starting in a lower position than preferred, Norris managed to deliver a strong drive, securing valuable points for himself and the team.
Sergio Perez’s race displayed his perseverance and ability to recover from a poor qualifying session. He fought his way up the field and finished on the podium, showcasing the potential of the Red Bull Racing team as a whole.
The rest of the field experienced mixed fortunes in Hungary. Lewis Hamilton, typically a strong contender, struggled to maintain his position and had to settle for fourth place. Other notable performances came from Oscar Piastri, who delivered an impressive drive for McLaren, and George Russell, who demonstrated his capabilities in the Mercedes-Benz AMG.
In the Drivers’ Championship, Verstappen’s commanding lead positions him as the clear favorite to secure his third championship title. Perez’s strong finishes have solidified his second-place standing, while Fernando Alonso’s consistent performances have landed him in third place.
The Constructors’ Championship reflects Red Bull Racing’s dominance, with the team commanding a significant lead over Mercedes and Aston Martin. As the season progresses, the battle for these titles will continue to unfold, and the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix promises to deliver another thrilling race for Formula 1 fans worldwide.
