2019 Hungarian Grand Prix: Race Highlights
Published -
- August 4, 2019
- 5:21 pm
Max Verstappen starts from pole for the first time as he seeks back-to-back wins – but both Mercedes cars are lurking.
Watch the best bits of some edge-of-your-seat stuff in Hungary!
Why did Hamilton finish third and what was his reaction to the result?
The Hungarian Grand Prix delivered one of the most exciting races of the 2019 Formula One season. The race, held on the 4th of August, showcased wheel-to-wheel battles, surprising outcomes, and moments of sheer excitement.
After a heartbreaking collision in the previous race in Germany, Max Verstappen was eager to redeem himself. The Dutch driver stormed to pole position, showing his dominance throughout the practice and qualifying sessions.
However, Verstappen’s start was not ideal, and he lost the lead to Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in the first few corners of the race. Hamilton led the pack, hoping to secure his eighth victory in Hungary.
As the race progressed, Verstappen and his Red Bull teammate Pierre Gasly began to show some serious pace. The two drivers closed the gap to Hamilton, and a spectacular three-way battle ensued for the lead.
On lap 48, Verstappen made his move on Hamilton, overtaking him with a daring move around the outside of Turn 4. Gasly followed suit and passed Hamilton a few laps later, pushing the five-time world champion down to third place.
Verstappen crossed the finish line with an impressive lead of over 17 seconds, clinching his second victory of the season. Gasly secured his first podium finish of his career, and Hamilton finished third, a result that he later admitted was the best possible outcome for his struggling Mercedes team.
The race also delivered some notable performances from other drivers. Carlos Sainz Jr. had an excellent run, coming in fifth place for McLaren. The Renault drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg, finished seventh and eighth, respectively, and Alexander Albon scored his first points for Toro Rosso by finishing sixth.
Away from the top of the grid, the midfield battle provided plenty of excitement. Drivers from Racing Point, Alfa Romeo, and Haas all fought for points, with the outcome never certain until the last lap of the race.
The Hungarian Grand Prix highlighted the unpredictability and competitiveness of the 2019 Formula One season. Verstappen’s victory marked another triumph for Red Bull, who demonstrated that they are a force to be reckoned with. Hamilton’s impressive podium finish kept his championship hopes alive, but it was the full-throttle racing and close battles throughout the field that left fans on the edge of their seats. The 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix was a spectacular showcase of racing at its finest.
