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🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆@LewisHamilton equals Michael Schumacher’s F1 record 👏 #HungarianGP 🇭🇺 #F1 pic.twitter.com/nfVOyDjmlvn
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 19, 2020n
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RECORD BREAKER

What a drive from Lewis, well deserved.

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LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIXnn
It is his eighth win here, equalling Michael Schumacher’s total at a single track.nn
Hamilton was in a class of one and was always comfortably ahead of Max Verstappen, who, let’s remember, crashed on his way to the grid.n”,”raw”:”
LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX

It is his eighth win here, equalling Michael Schumacher’s total at a single track.

Hamilton was in a class of one and was always comfortably ahead of Max Verstappen, who, let’s remember, crashed on his way to the grid.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170178,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:49 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306902″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306902″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HE GETS ITnn
Hamilton sets the fastest lap of the race. A time of 1:17.497.n”,”raw”:”
HE GETS IT

Hamilton sets the fastest lap of the race. A time of 1:17.497.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170068,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:47 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306899″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306899″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 67nn
Hamilton pits for the soft tyre. The quickest of the compounds. He will have a crack at setting the fastest lap and earning a bonus point in doing so.nn
The stop is a good one from Mercedes, no drama. He is back on track in P1.nn
Further back. Albon gets past Vettel and in to fifth place.n”,”raw”:”
LAP 67

Hamilton pits for the soft tyre. The quickest of the compounds. He will have a crack at setting the fastest lap and earning a bonus point in doing so.

The stop is a good one from Mercedes, no drama. He is back on track in P1.

Further back. Albon gets past Vettel and in to fifth place.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595169928,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:45 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306897″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306897″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 65nn
Albon has recovered from his poor race and settled into a rhythm. nn
He comes alive at this stage of the race on low fuel. He is catching Vettel in fifth place. n”,”raw”:”
LAP 65

Albon has recovered from his poor race and settled into a rhythm.

He comes alive at this stage of the race on low fuel. He is catching Vettel in fifth place. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595169787,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:43 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306894″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306894″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
PIT STOP DILEMMAnn
Mercedes think about pitting Hamilton. He has built up enough time to do so, but with it comes risk.nn
They decided against it and for the time being, he keeps his 26.2 second lead over Verstappen.n”,”raw”:”
PIT STOP DILEMMA

Mercedes think about pitting Hamilton. He has built up enough time to do so, but with it comes risk.

They decided against it and for the time being, he keeps his 26.2 second lead over Verstappen.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595169679,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:41 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306886″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306886″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
10 LAPS TO GOnn
Hamilton has lapped everyone from fifth place down.nn
He’s closing in on Stroll.n”,”raw”:”
10 LAPS TO GO

Hamilton has lapped everyone from fifth place down.

He’s closing in on Stroll.
“},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595169406,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:36 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306879″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306879″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
15 LAPS TO GOnn
Hamilton has pulled a 23 second gap on Verstappen. His tyres are in good shape.nn
All eyes now are on Bottas and whether he can catch the Dutchman. He has fresher tyres, and a quicker car. He’s also set the fastest lap.nn
He is on the charge.n”,”raw”:”
15 LAPS TO GO

Hamilton has pulled a 23 second gap on Verstappen. His tyres are in good shape.

All eyes now are on Bottas and whether he can catch the Dutchman. He has fresher tyres, and a quicker car. He’s also set the fastest lap.

He is on the charge.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595169041,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:30 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306875″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306875 term-hungariangp term-f1″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
STATE OF PLAYnn

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TOP 10: 20 LAPS TO GO ⏱️hungariangp 🇭🇺 f1 pic.twitter.com/UCGnpOCcrCn
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 19, 2020n”,”raw”:”
STATE OF PLAY

TOP 10: 20 LAPS TO GO ⏱️#hungariangp 🇭🇺 #f1 pic.twitter.com/UCGnpOCcrC— Formula 1 (@F1) July 19, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595168852,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:27 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306870″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306870″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 50nn
Bottas makes what should be his final stop of the race. The rain has not moved any closer and he should have enough in that hard tyre to last for 20 laps until the end.nn
He might have a chance of getting second place here.n”,”raw”:”
LAP 50

Bottas makes what should be his final stop of the race. The rain has not moved any closer and he should have enough in that hard tyre to last for 20 laps until the end.

He might have a chance of getting second place here.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595168613,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:23 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306854″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306854″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
A WORD ON FERRARInn
Sebastian Vettel, deemed not worth of a new contract by Ferrari, is in fifth.nn
Charles Leclerc, who already has a deal in place, is 10th.n”,”raw”:”
A WORD ON FERRARI

Sebastian Vettel, deemed not worth of a new contract by Ferrari, is in fifth.

Charles Leclerc, who already has a deal in place, is 10th.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595168172,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:16 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306852″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306852″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BOTTAS IS CLOSING INnn
Just like last weekend in Austria, the Finn is fighting back and he is now just 2.2 seconds behind Verstappen.nn
He could make a move over the next few laps, making it a nice 1-2 for the Mercedes team, as we all expected.n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS IS CLOSING IN

Just like last weekend in Austria, the Finn is fighting back and he is now just 2.2 seconds behind Verstappen.

He could make a move over the next few laps, making it a nice 1-2 for the Mercedes team, as we all expected.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595168103,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:15 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306849″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306849″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LEAF BLOWERSnn
Those chaps at the FIA want to speak to Red Bull about using their leaf blowers to dry Alex Albon’s grid position. Could be a fine heading to Milton Keynes.n”,”raw”:”
LEAF BLOWERS

Those chaps at the FIA want to speak to Red Bull about using their leaf blowers to dry Alex Albon’s grid position. Could be a fine heading to Milton Keynes.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595167990,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:13 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306844″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306844 term-hungariangp term-f1″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

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LAP 37/70n
📻 “Rain is due now, Max – but only for 4-5 minutes and then clear for the rest of the race”n
And right on cue the Dutchman pits for new tyres before rejoining in P2hungariangp 🇭🇺 f1 pic.twitter.com/ynBvjTlymTn
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 19, 2020n”,”raw”:”

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HAMILTON EYES HUNGARY

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Ben Hunt in Hungary
SunSport Reporters

19 Jul 2020, 22:38
Updated: 19 Jul 2020, 22:38

LEWIS HAMILTON has claimed back-to-back wins after a dominating performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Brit star went off from pole and the result never looked in doubt, with Max Verstappen and teammate Valtteri Bottas joining him on the podium.
1st Hamilton 2nd Verstappen 3rd Bottas
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📻 “Rain is due now, Max – but only for 4-5 minutes and then clear for the rest of the race”n
LAP 37/70📻 “Rain is due now, Max – but only for 4-5 minutes and then clear for the rest of the race”And right on cue the Dutchman pits for new tyres before rejoining in P2#hungariangp 🇭🇺 #f1 pic.twitter.com/ynBvjTlymT— Formula 1 (@F1) July 19, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595167717,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:08 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306842″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306842″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 38nn
Hamilton now covers off Verstappen and pits for tyres too. The gap stands at 19.5 seconds.nn
Bottas is not in third place and 5.6 seconds behind Verstappen/ n”,”raw”:”
LAP 38

Hamilton now covers off Verstappen and pits for tyres too. The gap stands at 19.5 seconds.

Bottas is not in third place and 5.6 seconds behind Verstappen/

“},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595167640,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:07 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306840″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306840″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 37nn
Hamilton has just crossed the line for his new lap. nn
Verstappen pits for tyres.nn
Hamilton now leads this race by 42 seconds….n”,”raw”:”
LAP 37

Hamilton has just crossed the line for his new lap.

Verstappen pits for tyres.

Hamilton now leads this race by 42 seconds….”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595167501,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:05 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306837″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306837″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 34nn
Mercedes have pitted Bottas for new slicks. Now, that IS a gamble. There is still rain around. He might need to make another stop soon if it starts raining.n”,”raw”:”
LAP 34

Mercedes have pitted Bottas for new slicks. Now, that IS a gamble. There is still rain around. He might need to make another stop soon if it starts raining.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595167274,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:01 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306834″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306834″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 33nn
Leclerc finally gets the move done on Norris and gets up to 13th place. His teammate, Vettel, in 11th has just set the fastest lap.n”,”raw”:”
LAP 33

Leclerc finally gets the move done on Norris and gets up to 13th place. His teammate, Vettel, in 11th has just set the fastest lap.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595167207,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:00 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306832″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306832″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 32nn
TV replays showing a battle between Leclerc’s Ferrari and Norris’s McLaren….for 14th place.n”,”raw”:”
LAP 32

TV replays showing a battle between Leclerc’s Ferrari and Norris’s McLaren….for 14th place.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595167099,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:58 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306830″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306830″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
OH DEAR, FERRARInn
Leclerc has been lapped. More indignity in the truck load heading for Maranello. n”,”raw”:”
OH DEAR, FERRARI

Leclerc has been lapped. More indignity in the truck load heading for Maranello. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595166966,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:56 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306818″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306818″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RED BULL IN BOTHER?nn
This has just dropped in my inbox from the race stewards.nn
“The Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team artificially dried the gridbox of car number 23 by using then
engine cooling air of their leaf blowers when using these to cool the car engine. nn
“As this is in contradiction to the Race Directors Notes, Document 35, published on 19 July 2020 at 13:56hrs, I am referring this matter to the Stewards for their consideration.”n”,”raw”:”
RED BULL IN BOTHER?

This has just dropped in my inbox from the race stewards.

“The Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team artificially dried the gridbox of car number 23 by using the
engine cooling air of their leaf blowers when using these to cool the car engine.

“As this is in contradiction to the Race Directors Notes, Document 35, published on 19 July 2020 at 13:56hrs, I am referring this matter to the Stewards for their consideration.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595166369,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:46 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306816″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306816″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 21nn
Leclerc, who is in ninth place, comes in to the pits for fresh tyres. He was on the softs and has opted for hards.nn
He has no real choice, the softs were simply not working for him. If it stays dry, he has a fighting chance of some decent points.nn
If it rains… it will be more gloomy. n”,”raw”:”
LAP 21

Leclerc, who is in ninth place, comes in to the pits for fresh tyres. He was on the softs and has opted for hards.

He has no real choice, the softs were simply not working for him. If it stays dry, he has a fighting chance of some decent points.

If it rains… it will be more gloomy. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595166243,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:44 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306811″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306811″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP 19nn
It is Vettel v Leclerc for eighth place. Such an anti climax. Ferrari really must find some speed from their engine.nn
Frightfully slow compared to the Mercedes.n”,”raw”:”
LAP 19

It is Vettel v Leclerc for eighth place. Such an anti climax. Ferrari really must find some speed from their engine.

Frightfully slow compared to the Mercedes.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595166068,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:41 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}]},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:12133053,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”sport”,”id”:321,”sectionName”:”sport/motorsport”,”type”:”UNKNOWN”,”theme”:”theme-sport”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“F1″,”Sport Live Blogs”],”renderedArticleId”:12133053,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:”F1 Hungarian Grand Prix LIVE: Hamilton eyes second-straight win, Verstappen LATEST, coronavirus fears”,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12133053/f1-hungarian-grand-prix-live-results-hamilton-bottas-leclerc/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:”259″,”siteId”:”5048″,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:”5d9f9b096ea62d2769efe589″},”isProd”:true},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”MARBELLOUS”,”headline”:”Joshua meets Fury in Marbella as fans urge heavyweight stars to meet in ring”,”lead”:”BRIT boxers are set to go toe-to-toe in a heavyweight unification clash next year but came face-to-face in sunny Marbella on Saturday – with Fury rolling down the window of his Range Rover for a chat. 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HAMILTON EYES HUNGARY

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Ben Hunt in Hungary
SunSport Reporters

19 Jul 2020, 16:23
Updated: 19 Jul 2020, 16:23

LEWIS HAMILTON has claimed back-to-back wins after a dominating performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Brit star went off from pole and the result never looked in doubt, with Max Verstappen and teammate Valtteri Bottas joining him on the podium.
1st Hamilton 2nd Verstappen 3rd Bottas
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TOP 10 (HALFWAY INTO Q3)👀Lewis Hamilton goes quickest early on in Q3 with a 1:13.613Final runs coming up as the tension levels increase 🍿#hungariangp 🇭🇺 #f1 pic.twitter.com/R8Zu3mbS1u— Formula 1 (@F1) July 18, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595080679,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:57 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306368″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306368″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FOUR MINUTES TO GOnn
Ferrari, everyone’s favourite mid-table team, currently 2 seconds off Hamilton’s pace.nn
Take nothing away from Merc, but this is painful viewing.n”,”raw”:”
FOUR MINUTES TO GO

Ferrari, everyone’s favourite mid-table team, currently 2 seconds off Hamilton’s pace.

Take nothing away from Merc, but this is painful viewing.
“},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595080604,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:56 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306367″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306367″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HAMILTON TAKES PROVISIONAL POLEnn
Crikey. Hamilton crossed the line a whole 1.058sec quicker than Stroll, who was second-quickest but has now been bumped down to third. Bottas is second.n”,”raw”:”
HAMILTON TAKES PROVISIONAL POLE

Crikey. Hamilton crossed the line a whole 1.058sec quicker than Stroll, who was second-quickest but has now been bumped down to third. Bottas is second.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595080374,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:52 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306366″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306366″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
TOP 10 SHOOT OUT IS GOnn
Here we go…can ANYONE challenge the Mercedes duo for pole?nn
I’m going to make a prediction and say.nn
No.n”,”raw”:”
TOP 10 SHOOT OUT IS GO

Here we go…can ANYONE challenge the Mercedes duo for pole?

I’m going to make a prediction and say.

No.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595080144,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:49 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306364″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306364″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
ALBON IS OUT IN Q2nn
That is a big blow for the London-born Thai racer. He was not comfortable with the car and was released into traffic. nn
He’s not happy, neither will Red Bull with that result. He was only 13th quickest and starts BEHIND George Russell.nn
Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon are also out in Q2.n”,”raw”:”
ALBON IS OUT IN Q2

That is a big blow for the London-born Thai racer. He was not comfortable with the car and was released into traffic.

He’s not happy, neither will Red Bull with that result. He was only 13th quickest and starts BEHIND George Russell.

Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon are also out in Q2.
“},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595079856,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:44 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306359″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306359″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BIG CASUALTY FROM Q2?nn
Alex Albon and Charles Leclerc could be in trouble here.nn
30 seconds on the clock and in the bottom 5.n”,”raw”:”
BIG CASUALTY FROM Q2?

Alex Albon and Charles Leclerc could be in trouble here.

30 seconds on the clock and in the bottom 5.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595079598,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:39 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306353″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306353″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
NEW TRACK RECORDnn
Lewis Hamilton sets a new track record for the Hungaroring.nn
Using the medium tyre. That is a quite something, considering his nearest rivals were on softs and could not even get close.n”,”raw”:”
NEW TRACK RECORD

Lewis Hamilton sets a new track record for the Hungaroring.

Using the medium tyre. That is a quite something, considering his nearest rivals were on softs and could not even get close.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595079212,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:33 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306351″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306351″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
THE TYRE GAMBLEnn
Q2 and the decision is what tyre you go on, for this is the one you could end up starting on for Sunday’s race.nn
The teams further down the grid pick the softest tyre, the one with the red band. It’s quicker, sticker but less durable. Ideal for a flying lap.nn
The ones at the top, are going for mediums, yellow band. They are marginally slower but more durable.n”,”raw”:”
THE TYRE GAMBLE

Q2 and the decision is what tyre you go on, for this is the one you could end up starting on for Sunday’s race.

The teams further down the grid pick the softest tyre, the one with the red band. It’s quicker, sticker but less durable. Ideal for a flying lap.

The ones at the top, are going for mediums, yellow band. They are marginally slower but more durable.
“},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595079147,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:32 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306347″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306347″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Q2 IS GOnn
And the first car out is the Williams of George Russell. The Brit cannot get enough at the moment.nn
Under contract with Williams until the end of 2021 but is on loan from Mercedes.n”,”raw”:”
Q2 IS GO

And the first car out is the Williams of George Russell. The Brit cannot get enough at the moment.

Under contract with Williams until the end of 2021 but is on loan from Mercedes.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595078783,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:26 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306346″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306346″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LONG TIME COMINGnn
Italy 2018 was the last time both Williams cars made it in to Q2.nn
Back then, both drivers Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin, scored points.n”,”raw”:”
LONG TIME COMING

Italy 2018 was the last time both Williams cars made it in to Q2.

Back then, both drivers Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin, scored points.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595078672,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:24 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306345″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306345 term-hungariangp term-wearewilliams”,”content”:{“rendered”:”
DELIGHT FROM WILLIAMSnn

n
YES TEAM!!! n
Both cars through to Q2! That’s what we like to see 👏👏hungariangp 🇭🇺 | wearewilliams 💙 pic.twitter.com/pzC9VBEDttn
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) July 18, 2020n”,”raw”:”
DELIGHT FROM WILLIAMS

YES TEAM!!!Both cars through to Q2! That’s what we like to see 👏👏#hungariangp 🇭🇺 | #wearewilliams 💙 pic.twitter.com/pzC9VBEDtt— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) July 18, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595078556,”date_formatted”:”18th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:22 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306344″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306344″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FLAG IS OUTnn
Booted out are Raikkonen, Giovinazzi, Grosjean, Kyvat and Magnussen.nn
Both Williams are through. What an effort from that team. Sensational.n”,”raw”:”
FLAG IS OUT

Booted out are Raikkonen, Giovinazzi, Grosjean, Kyvat and Magnussen.

Both Williams are through. What an effort from that team. 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HAMILTON EYES HUNGARY

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Ben Hunt in Hungary
SunSport Reporters

18 Jul 2020, 21:18
Updated: 18 Jul 2020, 21:18

LEWIS HAMILTON is on pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a stunning performance in qualifying.
The Brit star notched the 90th pole of his career following a Hungaroring track record, while Mercedes team-mate Valterri Bottas had to settle for second and Lance Stroll in third.
1) Hamilton 2) Bottas 3) Stroll
Lewis Hamilton closes in on Schumacher record of eight wins at one track, set at Magny Cours.
Mercedes lock out front row, Racing Point second row, Ferrari third row.
Race: 2.10pm (Sun)
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