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      Sir Jackie Stewart says Max Verstappen would have been KILLED in Lewis Hamilton F1 crash ‘if it was back in my day’

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      SIR JACKIE STEWART reckons Max Verstappen would have been killed if his Silverstone crash with Lewis Hamilton had happened in his day.Verstappen was taken out by the Brit in a 180mph accident that thumped him into the barriers, with the impact g-force measured at 51g.
      Hamilton collided with Verstappen at 180mph with the impact g-force measured at 51g at Silverstone
      Verstappen was flown to hospital for an MRI and CT scans but later released the following night
      Sir Stewart thinks Verstappen would of been killed if the crash with Hamilton happened in his dayCredit: Alamy
      The Dutchman was flown to hospital for an MRI and CT scans but later released the following night.
      But three time world champion Stewart expressed a concern at “liberties that are being taken” by drivers.
      He said: “Lewis’ incident with Verstappen was very disturbing for me.
      “Frankly, if that had been in my day and well after my day, Verstappen would’ve been killed.
      “The race track has been made so safe, the run-off areas so big, and the structures that he [Verstappen] finally came to a stop on, and even then the g-forces were enormous.
      “I think that was a great example of what Silverstone have done to make the track safer.

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      “However, people are taking more liberties today than they were before because the penalties are not so large, now it’s so safe that I think people are taking too many chances.
      “The early laps at Silverstone was a good example of that because I think both drivers were overdriving, particularly when you think about it being only the beginning of the race.
      “We’ve got to readdress that and sadly it sometimes takes a big, big action or even a life to make that come to real understanding.”
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      Lewis Hamilton slams FIA’s ‘bulls***’ decision to warn Sebastian Vettel for wearing rainbow T-shirt at Hungarian GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has slammed the FIA’s “bulls***” decision to reprimand Sebastian Vettel for wearing a rainbow T-shirt. The German was given a ticking off for not removing the item of clothing, which also had the words “same love” written across the front.
      Vettel wore the top in support of the LGBTQ+ community who the Hungarian government have controversial laws againstCredit: Reuters
      Hamilton has slammed the FIA’s decision to warn Vettel for wearing a rainbow coloured top at the Hungarian GPCredit: Getty
      It came after both Hamilton and Vettel spoke out against the Hungarian government’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law that limits education on homosexuality and transgender issues.
      Formula One last year launched the ‘We Race As One’ platform launched that counts diversity, inclusivity and sustainability as its core principles.
      Drivers are free to wear apparel with a message that is supportive of the initiative’s principles.
      But they were instructed to remove any such T-shirts before the national anthem and wear their race suits in a pre-race note issued by race director Michael Masi.
      Vettel failed to do so, later claiming he forgot to take it off because of the onset of rain.
      Hamilton wrote on social media: “Super proud of this guy. There is no rule that says what colour shirt you can wear and supporting the LGBTQ+ community is not reprimandable.
      “This is bs. Well done, Seb. I’ll join you next time with the same shirt.”
      He later removed the “bs” reference, amending his message to say: “Love to see this Seb supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Love always wins.”
      Meanwhile, Vettel’s Aston Martin has been impounded and sent to France pending a further FIA investigation after he was disqualified from the Hungarian GP.
      The German finished second but was later booted out after scrutineers were unable to obtain the required one litre of fuel from his car for a routine test.
      They recovered just 300ml of fuel with the team insisting there was a problem with a pump to recover it for a sample.
      Aston say they intend to appeal the decision to kick the four-time world champion out of the race.

      Following his dismissal, Hamilton was bumped up to second place in the race but had trouble standing up on the podium.
      This led the F1 champ with fears that he has a bout of long Covid after being left dizzy and suffering from exhaustion.
      In order to recover, Hamilton will take a long break from F1 training.
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      Lewis Hamilton will take break from F1 training to rest and relax after being floored by long Covid in Hungarian GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has prescribed himself a period of rest and relaxation after being floored by long Covid.The F1 champ was exhausted after a thrilling Hungarian GP where he went from first, to last, to eventually finish in second place.
      Hamilton hard a time standing up on the podium after the Hungarian GPCredit: Rex
      The F1 champ reckons long Covid is the cause and will take some time away from training to recoverCredit: Rex
      Hamilton’s swashbuckling drive left him dizzy, extremely tired and with shortness of breath – tell-tale signs of long Covid.
      The Brit contracted the disease last year and was forced out of the Sakhir GP in December after testing positive – and is still feeling the effects.
      SunSport understands that the seven-time world champion will now commit to a period of extensive rest after completing his post-race debrief with his Mercedes team.
      It comes as athletes around the world discover the effects of long covid.
      Rower Oonagh Cousins missing out on making the GB Olympic team after her training schedule exacerbated the virus.
      She told CNN: “It ended up developing into really bad long Covid. At its worst, for a couple of months, I would say I really struggled to get out of bed at all.
      “Getting out of bed to make breakfast was a huge mountain to climb.”
      Meanwhile, over the summer break Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is set to make a decision about who is Hamilton’s teammate next season.
      George Russell is expected to get the nod bringing Valtteri Bottas’s time with the team to an end.
      The Finn clattered into Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Lando Norris on the opening lap of the Hungarian GP after misjudging his breaking going into Turn One.
      Bottas, who has been given a five-place penalty for the Belgian GP, while Russell was reduced to tears after scoring his first points for Williams.
      He said: “It means more than just scoring our first points. It’s three years of hard work, dedication, tough moments…tough, tough moments personally and for everybody in the team.

      “I’m emotional. It’s weird. It’s more than what the result showed. It shows that you should never give up and we’ve got here because when we were last every single race in 2019, we didn’t stop fighting.
      “If we had stopped fighting in 2019 – now in 2021 we’ve got a faster car – and maybe we wouldn’t have been on top of our game like we were here.
      “It just shows no matter the situation, there is always something to learn and you’ve just got to give it everything every time out there.”
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      Defiant Sebastian Vettel warned for wearing rainbow T-shirt in stance against Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law before being DQd

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      SEBASTIAN VETTEL has been issued a reprimand for failing to remove his rainbow t-shirt ahead of the Hungarian GP.The Aston Martin driver wore the shirt with the words “same love” across the front having previously worn shoes sporting a rainbow flag in a message against Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law.
      Sebastian Vettel was warned for not removing his rainbow shirtCredit: Rex
      The German driver finished second in his Aston Martin but was disqualifiedCredit: Getty
      ‘We Race As One’ is a platform launched by Formula One last year that counts diversity, inclusivity and sustainability as its core principles.
      Drivers are free to wear apparel with a message that is supportive of the initiative’s principles.
      But they were instructed to remove any such t-shirts before the national anthem and wear their race suits in a pre-race note issued by race director Michael Masi.
      Vettel failed to remove this t-shirt for the national anthem and claims he forgot to take it off because of the onset of rain.
      Vettel, who was second in the race, spoke to Sky Sports ahead of the verdict and said: “I heard it’s because I left my shirt on for the national anthem.
      “I’m happy if they disqualify me. They can do whatever they want to me, I don’t care. I would do it again.”
      Vettel went on to finish second after a crazy race in Budapest.
      He was narrowly behind race winner Esteban Ocon with Lewis Hamilton coming from the back of the pack to finish third.

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      But Vettel was disqualified after the race for failing to provide a fuel sample.
      With the ruling, Aston Martin’s second-ever Formula One podium finish vanished.
      That saw Hamilton rise from third to second on the podium – and a crucial extra three points in the F1 drivers’ championship.
      Carlos Sainz jumped up into third to complete the podium while Max Verstappen moved ninth and Kimi Raikkonen claimed the final point.
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      Lewis Hamilton struggles to stand up on podium as ‘fatigued and dizzy’ Brit fears long Covid after Hungarian Grand Prix

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      LEWIS HAMILTON fears he is suffering from long Covid after being left dizzy and suffering from exhaustion.The F1 champ produced a Herculean drive to go from last-place to third in a crazy Hungarian GP to regain top spot in the championship.
      Lewis Hamilton struggled to stand on the podiumCredit: ANTONIN VINCENT / Every Second Media / DPPI
      The Brit wipes his face as he struggles with fatigueCredit: AFP
      However, the 36-year-old, who tested positive for Covid 19 and was forced to miss the Sakhir GP in Bahrain last December, is still struggling.
      Hamilton was left hunched over on the podium and barely had enough energy to lift up his trophy after a heroic drive, also saw the team’s doctor after crossing the line.
      He said after the race: “I just gave it absolutely everything right until that last lap. I am so exhausted afterwards. One of the weirdest experiences I’ve had on the podium.
      “I think [the Covid] is lingering there. I remember the effects of when I had it and training has been different ever since then.
      “The level of fatigue that you get is different and it’s a real challenge. I’m trying to keep training and preparing as best I can.
      “Who knows what it is? Maybe hydration. I don’t know but it was definitely different. I had something similar at Silverstone but this was way worse.
      “I was having real dizziness and everything got a bit blurry on the podium. I have been fighting all year to stay healthy and what happened at the end of last year [contracting Covid-19] but still it’s a battle.”
      Mercedes boss Toto Wolff added: “A race like that with the heat and tons of overtaking is exhausting.
      “He should be all right but better to be safe than sorry.”
      Hamilton, 36, battled back from the brink during a chaotic Hungarian GP to overtake a fuming Max Verstappen in the Driver Standings.
      The seven-time champion was left largely unscathed, after team-mate Valtteri Bottas caused a huge crash that severely damaged Verstappen’s car.
      But after requiring a pit stop that saw him fall from first to LAST place, Hamilton had to battle back himself in a pulsating race.
      It had already been an eventful weekend for Hamilton, who was booed by fans at qualifying yesterday.
      He showed his class today, however, powering through the field from last place to secure a podium finish.
      Hamilton’s achievement, coupled with Verstappen slipping to tenth, saw the the reigning champ climb six points above the 23-year-old in the Driver Standings.
      And when second-placed Sebastian Vettel was later disqualified for a fuel violation Hamilton was bumped up a spot, leaving the Brit with an extra two-point cushion in the title race.
      After the race, Verstappen fumed: “Again, taken out by a Mercedes!
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      “That is not what you want. I was missing the whole side of my car and the floor was damaged, too, so it was impossible to drive.
      “I tried my best. It is something but not what you want. It is just disappointing. We go again after the break and I will try my best and I hope my car is competitive.
      “We have had a lot of freak moments which have cost us a lot of points. We will never give up, focus on ourselves and keep pushing.”
      Hamilton celebrates his podium finishCredit: Getty
      Verstappen was left fuming after being a victim of the race’s chaotic crashCredit: Alamy
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      F1 Hungarian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Lewis Hamilton up to SECOND after Vettel disqualified, Brit long Covid fear

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has fallen just short in his bid to win the Hungarian Grand Prix from last place.The Brit ended up in third after being held up by a stubborn Fernando Alonso for eight long laps but has now been bumped up to SECOND following Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification.
      Hamilton started alone on intermediates after Valtteri Bottas took out Lando Norris and two Red Bulls to get the race red flagged.
      And that decision cost him dear as he was forced all the way to the back of the grid, with every other driver on slicks.
      Esteban Ocon took his first ever chequered flag after heroically holding off Vettel.
      Stay up to date with all the action from Hungaroring in our live blog…
      UPDATED DRIVER’S STANDING
      This means that now Hamilton is EIGHT points above Verstappen, with the Brit gaining an additional three points.
      1 Hamilton (Mercedes) 195
      2 Verstappen (Red Bull) 187
      3 Norris (McLaren) 113
      HAMILTON MOVED UP TO SECOND
      Sebastian Vettel, who finished in second has been DISQUALIFIED.
      Hamilton has now been moved up to second place behind Ocon.

      LEW JOKING
      Johnny Herbert was left red-faced after congratulating Lewis Hamilton on his ‘victory’ in the Hungarian GP – despite the Brit finishing THIRD.
      The former F1 driver was conducting the post-race interviews after Esteban Ocon had taken the chequered flag at the Hungaroring.
      Herbert turned to Hamilton and said: “What a race!
      “The 100th F1 win for you, the ninth race win here in Hungary, history being made by you but a frustrating day as well.”
      Having been told about his error, he then corrected himself, saying: “I jumped ahead of myself with that 100th win and ninth obviously here in Hungary.”

      LONG COVID FEARS
      Hamilton was visibly struggling on the podium, and Mercedes team doctors confirmed after he was being treated for ‘fatigue and mild dizziness.”
      The Brit has since said he fears he is suffering from long Covid, after testing positive with Covid last year.

      HAMILTON ON LONG COVID
      Lewis Hamilton fears he is suffering from long Covid after being left dizzy and suffering from exhaustion.
      The F1 champ produced a herculean drive to go from last-place to third in a crazy Hungarian GP to regain top spot in the championship.
      However, the 36-year-old, who tested positive for Covid 19 and was forced to miss the Sakhir GP in Bahrain last December, is still struggling.
      Hamilton was left hunched over on the podium and barely had enough energy to lift up his trophy after a heroic drive, also saw the team’s doctor after crossing the line.
      He said: “I just gave it absolutely everything right until that last lap. I am so exhausted afterwards. One of the weirdest experiences I’ve had on the podium.
      “I think [the Covid] is lingering there. I remember the effects of when I had it and training has been different ever since then.
      “The level of fatigue that you get is different and it’s a real challenge. I’m trying to keep training and preparing as best I can.
      “Who knows what it is? Maybe hydration. I don’t know but it was definitely different. I had something similar at Silverstone but this was way worse.
      “I was having real dizziness and everything got a bit blurry on the podium. I have been fighting all year to stay healthy and what happened at the end of last year [with the positive covid test] but still it’s a battle.”

      ‘FIGHTING ALL YEAR’
      Lewis Hamilton has given an update on his condition in his post-race press-conference.
      He said: “I’m OK. I’m had real big dizziness and then got a bit blurry on the podium.
      “I’ve been fighting all year really with staying healthy after what happened at the end of last year [when he had Covid].
      “It’s still, it’s a battle.”
      Some fans have since suggested that Hamilton may be suffering from Long Covid.

      ‘I’D DO IT AGAIN’
      Sebastian Vettel has reportedly been called to the stewards room for wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBT community during the Hungarian national anthem.
      And he said of the decision: “I heard it’s because I left a shirt on for the national anthem…They can do what they want to me, I don’t care. I’d do it again.”
      Vettel was protesting against a proposed law in Hungary to ban the teaching of homosexuality to under-18s.

      VAL GUY
      Valtteri Bottas accepted criticism coming his way after crashing into Lando Norris.
      He said: “I think it’s fair enough. I had a bad start and I got a wheelspin off the line, so I lost the momentum.
      “Lando got ahead of me and I was right behind him breaking into turn one and I think I misjudged the breaking point.
      “I wasn’t expecting to lock the wheels and they breaked quite early but I was behind so in the end I was responsible for hitting Lando and that resulted in other people going off.
      “What can I do? What can I say? I was behind and I locked the wheels and that’s it. It’s not like I did it on purpose.”

      CHRIS-IS, WHAT CRISIS?
      Christian Horner joked about Toto Wolff’s apology to him: “Is he going to pay the bill?
      But he then added: “It’s racing. Toto wasn’t driving the car. I’m sure he didn’t tell them ‘crash into Red Bull’.
      “I’m sure he wasn’t that sorry to see the result but I’m sure he didn’t tell Valtteri to do that.
      “The consequence for us is brutal. In a cost cap environment that needs looking at. It needs looking at by the FIA.
      “We’ve had six Grand Prix victories. The races we’ve lost were a tire explosion, we were taken out at Silverstone and this race this weekend.
      “So I think we’ve got a lot to be positive about and the whole team is fully motivated.
      “It’s all to play for. I think it’s going to be epic the second half of this year and we’re not giving up anything.
      IN NEED OF A BREAK
      Lewis Hamilton has been taken to the team medical centre after suffering from fatigue and dizziness.
      The Brit looked out of sorts and dehydrated on the podium and it has been revealed that he had no water in his car throughout the race.
      Fortunately he will have a three week break to refresh after today.
      Mercedes says “Lewis is currently with the team doctor suffering from fatigue and mild dizziness” – could see he wasn’t right on the podium #F1 #HungarianGP— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) August 1, 2021

      BULL-ISH MOOD
      Christian Horner struck a more conciliatory tone after his outburst against McLaren after the British Grand Prix.
      He said of Bottas’ crash into Max Verstappen: “Valtteri obviously made a bad start. It looked like he misjudged his breaking point at the first corner.
      “It’s sort of a karting error where they try to take too much back and unfortunately the result for us. He eliminated both of our cars.
      “The cost of the damage – it looks like an engine on Sergio’s car. For Max, the mechanics worked wonders to even get the car running.
      “He’s run with half a car. The entire right hand side of the barge board was missing. He probably had less downforce than Mick Schumacher today.
      “Max fought for that one point and in the end it could prove vital.”
      HOLD THE LINE
      Toto Wolff has defended his team’s decision to start Lewis Hamilton alone on intermediates while every other driver pitted and changed to slicks after the red flag.
      He said: “I think we did absolutely the right thing. There is nobody in the team who would have done otherwise.
      “As a leading car it is always difficult to take the decision and if you’re the only one pitting then you come out last and there is the difficulty of getting out of the pit stand because everybody is pitting.
      “How it looked like, we were a little bit lonely there on the grid and obviously it played against us.”
      WOLFF NOT AT THE DOOR
      Toto Wolff has said he will not be speaking to Christian Horner in person about Valtteri Bottas’ crash into both Red Bull drivers on the opening lap.
      When asked if he would apologise directly to Red Bull, he said: “I will do it in public like I am doing it here, with you.
      “I’m sorry for that.”
      ‘COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND’
      Toto Wolff has apologised to Red Bull after Valtteri Bottas crashed into both Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen.
      He said: “I completely understand the feelings. All I can do is to take it on us.
      “It was a small mistake being too late on the race and took out Lando and the two Red Bulls.
      “It’s not how things should go but in the rain it can be quite tricky.
      “It was a small mistake that cost them a lot of points and possibly two places on the podium, so sorry for that.”

      ‘COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND’
      Toto Wolff has apologised to Red Bull after Valtteri Bottas crashed into both Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen.
      He said: “I completely understand the feelings. All I can do is to take it on us.
      “It was a small mistake being too late on the race and took out Lando and the two Red Bulls.
      “It’s not how things should go but in the rain it can be quite tricky.
      “It was a small mistake that cost them a lot of points and possibly two places on the podium, so sorry for that.”

      MAX-ED OUT
      Max Verstappen was fuming after being crashed into by a Mercedes on the opening lap for the second race running.
      This time it was Valtteri Bottas, who took out both the Dutchman and his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez.
      Verstappen said: “Again taken out by a Mercedes, so that’s not what you want.
      “From there onwards I was missing my whole side of the car, and the floor was damaged as well.
      “It was almost impossible to drive to be honest.
      “I still tried my very best and I scored one point, so it’s at least something but it’s not what you want.”
      TEAM EFFORT
      Fernando Alonso is heaping pressure on the whole Alpine team after Esteban Ocon won the Hungarian Grand Prix and he finished fifth.
      Alonso said: “I am super super happy. Not just for Esteban because it’s a day he will never forget, but for the guys.
      “They are working flat out and the results are not easy to come.
      “You know we are in a very very tough and competitive environment in Formula One and to have these kind of results is a motivation for everybody.”
      LEW BLEW IT
      Fernando Alonso offered a scathing assessment of Lewis Hamilton’s drive after he held the Mercedes off for eight laps.
      The Brit’s former McLaren team-mate said: “I think Lewis was making small mistakes in the last two corners, that’s my honest opinion.
      “He had so much pace and you cannot take eight laps to pass with that kind of pace advantage.
      “And in fact, after changing a few lines, he could pass Carlos [Sainz] immediately. One lap after.
      “It was not difficult to pass in my opinion, but he took four or five laps to figure it out.”

      CALL A VET
      A lovely gesture from Sebastian Vettel as he calls on Alpine team principal Laurent de Rossi onto the podium for the photos.
      De Rossi would have been over the moon with the incredible defensive display both his drivers, winner Esteban Ocon and fifth placed Fernando Alonso, put on today.
      TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
      Esteban Ocon was full of praise for Fernando Alonso after his team-mate held Lewis Hamilton up.
      ESTEBAN: “What a moment! It feels so good!”It’s fantastic, what can I say? Congrats to Fernando as well, I think the win is also thanks to him with the fight that he did. It’s teamwork, it’s been a fantastic day!”#HungarianGP 🇭🇺 #F1 pic.twitter.com/41CxoLQLkd— Formula 1 (@F1) August 1, 2021

      WHAT AN EPIC
      This may take a bit of time to sink in for Esteban Ocon…
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Reuters
      OCON REACTION
      He says: “We had some difficult moments this season, we overcame them.
      “What can I say? It’s fantastic.
      “Sebastian was mega quick the whole race but we managed to hold him off.”
      HAMILTON LEADS THE CHAMPIONSHIP
      He said: “Yeah, we came in this weekend not knowing how it would go.
      “Considering the circumstances today, I’ll take it.”
      BIG HUGS
      Esteban Ocon is greeted by some ecstatic team staff, and a lovely hand shake from Sebastian Vettel.
      IT’S A MARATHON
      Literally! The top two are both having to RUN to the podium after running out of fuel on track.
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      Lewis Hamilton bumped up to 2nd in Hungarian GP as Sebastian Vettel is DISQUALIFIED for fuel violation

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has been bumped up to second in the Hungarian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel was DISQUALIFIED.The German driver crossed the line in second behind race winner Esteban Ocon.
      Lewis Hamilton benefitted from Sebastian Vettel’s disqualificationCredit: Reuters
      The German Aston Martin driver violated the fuel regulations to get kicked outCredit: Getty
      But four hours after the chequered flag was waved, he was booted out of the race.
      Stewards were unable to take the required amount of fuel from Vettel’s car for sampling following the race.
      With the ruling, Aston Martin’s second-ever Formula One podium finish vanished.
      That saw Hamilton rise from third to second on the podium – and a crucial extra three points in the F1 drivers’ championship.
      Carlos Sainz jumped up into third to complete the podium while Max Verstappen moved ninth and Kimi Raikkonen claimed the final point.
      Vettel had already been issued a reprimand for failing to remove his rainbow t-shirt ahead of the Hungarian GP.
      The Aston Martin driver wore the shirt with the words “same love” across the front having previously worn shoes sporting a rainbow flag in a message against Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law.
      SEB’S STRIKE
      ‘We Race As One’ is a platform launched by Formula One last year that counts diversity, inclusivity and sustainability as its core principles.
      Drivers are free to wear apparel with a message that is supportive of the initiative’s principles.
      But they were instructed to remove any such t-shirts before the national anthem and wear their race suits in a pre-race note issued by race director Michael Masi.
      Vettel failed to remove this t-shirt for the national anthem and claims he forgot to take it off because of the onset of rain.
      Vettel spoke to Sky Sports ahead of the verdict and said: “I heard it’s because I left my shirt on for the national anthem.
      “I’m happy if they disqualify me. They can do whatever they want to me, I don’t care. I would do it again.”
      But his disqualification caps a dramatic day at Hungaroring.
      On lap one, Hamilton’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas caused carnage by crashing into Lando Norris and Sergio Perez out of the race – with Norris sent into Verstappen and damaging the Dutchman’s car.
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      A red flag followed before Hamilton restarted from the grid on his own – as the rest of the field changed their tyres.
      The reigning champ then fought back in spectacular fashion from last to third – including eventually getting past Fernando Alonso after a brilliant battle with the Spaniard.
      But it got even better late on Sunday evening with the additional bonus taking him up to 195 points for the season, now eight clear of Verstappen after 11 races.
      The ruling came nearly four hours after the chequered flagCredit: The Mega Agency

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      Lewis Hamilton congratulated on 100th F1 Grand Prix win by post-race interviewer despite finishing THIRD in Hungary

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      JOHNNY HERBERT was left red-faced after congratulating Lewis Hamilton on his ‘victory’ in the Hungarian GP – despite the Brit finishing THIRD.The former F1 driver was conducting the post-race interviews after Esteban Ocon had taken the chequered flag at the Hungaroring.
      Lewis Hamilton had to settle for third in Hungary but overtook Max Verstappen in the overall standings
      Hamilton narrowly avoided a collision that harmed rival Verstappen
      Hamilton stormed from the back of the grid to third – only to be bumped up a place to second after Sebastian Vettel was disqualified for a fuel violation.
      Herbert turned to Hamilton and said: “What a race!
      “The 100th F1 win for you, the ninth race win here in Hungary, history being made by you but a frustrating day as well.”
      Having been told about his error, he then corrected himself, saying: “I jumped ahead of myself with that 100th win and ninth obviously here in Hungary.”
      The previous day, Herbert had urged the Max Verstappen fans in the grandstands to stop booing Hamilton after he had taken pole, only to spark even more of a reaction.
      Herbert’s mistake caught spectators by surprise, and some took to Twitter to question the interviewer.
      One said: “Uhhh does Johnny Herbert think Hamilton’s won? Loool.”
      Another added: “Does Johnny Herbert think Hamilton won?!”
      Others laughed at the error with a third saying: “Jonny Herbert does realise that Hamilton didn’t win right?”
      Hamilton restarted all alone and was quickly in last position after a tactical blunder
      Hamilton may not have made history with a 100th Grand Prix win but Ocon certainly did, picking up his FIRST win in Formula One.
      But Hamilton did produce an excellent display to win a place on the podium.
      The Brit managed to avoid a first-lap collision involving team-mate Valtteri Bottas but dropped to last place following a strategic blunder as he formed a bizarre one-car grid for the restart.

      After the race Hamilton said: “Today was definitely tough, we always make it difficult for ourselves.
      “It’s crazy to think we were the only ones on the grid at the start but these things happen, and we learn from them. I gave it everything, and I had nothing left at the end.
      “I was telling the team how the track was through the lap (before race restart) but they said rain was coming when I got back in the car, so I thought they had other information. I then saw everyone diving in (to the pits)…
      “We came in this weekend and didn’t know how it was going to go, and considering the circumstances today I’ll take it.”
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