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Yes, the Mexican recovered from another Q1 exit to take seventh in Budapest, but a significantly better result is expected of Perez – especially on a weekend where Verstappen could only manage fifth.
After 13 races last year, Red Bull had amassed 540 points and had more than double the number of the next best team. This year, the momentum is against them and their lead is just 51 with 11 Grands Prix to go.
Winner: Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton looks like he’s loving Formula 1 again, the seven-time world champion following up his first victory since 2021 last time out at Silverstone with a superb drive to third at the Hungaroring.
He is the first driver in history to reach 200 career podiums (Michael Schumacher is second on 155) with P3 his 12th podium at the Hungarian venue.
FACTS AND STATS: Hamilton hits 200 podiums as Piastri becomes first winner born this century
It is also the first time he has been on the podium in consecutive races since Spain and Canada in 2023. The result also moved him ahead of team mate George Russell and Perez in the drivers’ standings.
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