F1 Hungarian Grand Prix LIVE: Race results and reaction as Max Verstappen wins in Budapest
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position in 595 days with a brilliant qualifying lap for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton crossed the line at the Hungaroring just 0.003 seconds ahead of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen to take his first pole since the penultimate round of the 2021 season in Saudi Arabia.
The 38-year-old’s lap was greeted with raucous cheers from the crowd, bringing to an end a run of five straight poles for Verstappen. Lando Norris qualified an impressive third. Norris finished less than a tenth back as McLaren’s resurgence continued, with team-mate Oscar Piastri fourth.
Hamilton, who has won more times in Budapest than anybody else and captured his first victory in Mercedes colours at this venue a decade ago, will believe he can end the longest losing streak of his career in Sunday’s 70-lap race after outclassing Verstappen and claiming his ninth pole at this track.
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F1 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX - RACE UPDATES
Max Verstappen wins the Hungarian Grand Prix
Click HERE for the top-10 in Budapest
LAP 19/70: Lando Norris passes McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri
LAP 3/70: Both Alpine drivers OUT after first turn collision
LAP 1/70: Max Verstappen takes the lead; Lewis Hamilton drops to fourth
Lewis Hamilton started on pole; Verstappen 2nd; Norris 3rd
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Daniel Ricciardo is back – and this time he wants to go out on top
Hamilton makes Red Bull judgement after surprise pole in Hungary
Max Verstappen after finishing P1:
15:48 , Kieran Jackson
“This is a rocketship. It’s so enjoyable to drive that today!”
Lando Norris after finishing P2:
15:45 , Kieran Jackson
“Yeah baby!”
TOP-10 AT THE HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
15:44 , Kieran Jackson
1) Max Verstappen
2) Lando Norris
3) Sergio Perez
4) Lewis Hamilton
5) Oscar Piastri
6) George Russell
7) Charles Leclerc
8) Carlos Sainz
9) Fernando Alonso
10) Lance Stroll
Max Verstappen wins the Hungarian Grand Prix
15:43 , Kieran Jackson
It’s seven in a row for Max Verstappen - another superb performance from the Dutchman and his Red Bull car remains on another planet on a Saturday!
Lando Norris takes second once again after taking second in Silverstone.
Sergio Perez does come home in third, holding off Lewis Hamilton in fourth.
Logan Sargeant spins (Lap 69/70)
15:41 , Kieran Jackson
The Williams of Logan Sargeant has a spin - and brief yellow flags.
He’s out, they’re retiring the car.
Lewis Hamilton right on the tail of Sergio Perez
15:40 , Kieran Jackson
Can Lewis Hamilton somehow claim a late podium?
Three laps to go and he’s now only two seconds behind Sergio Perez in third.
Wondering what Max Verstappen’s lead is too? 27 seconds. Brutally effective again from Red Bull.
George Russell passes Carlos Sainz (Lap 65/70)
15:38 , Kieran Jackson
One of the moves of the race I reckon from George Russell to get past Carlos Sainz for seventh!
The Brit takes a really wide line on the final turn to get the max out of the slipstream of the Ferrari - and a helping of DRS sees him pass around the outside into turn 1!
Nice recovery from 18th for Russell.
Top-10: Verstappen, Norris, Perez, Hamilton, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Stroll
Five to go...
Max Verstappen could not be more relaxed (Lap 63/70)
15:32 , Kieran Jackson
“Everything all good, just checking in?,” says Verstappen’s engineer Gianpiero Lambiase.
“Yep all good.”
Bish bash bosh.
A ninth win in 11 races beckons...
Top-10: Verstappen, Norris, Perez, Hamilton, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Alonso, Stroll
Daniel Ricciardo running down in 13th (Lap 61/70)
15:29 , Kieran Jackson
10 laps left and outside the top-10, Daniel Ricciardo is in 13th place - exactly where he started!
Points look unlikely unless there’s a late incident. Still, a solid first weekend back for the Australian.
Lewis Hamilton passes Oscar Piastri (Lap 57/70)
15:27 , Kieran Jackson
OK, a nice start on this stint for Lewis Hamilton - he cruises past Oscar Piastri for fourth spot.
The fresh tyres doing their job!
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin should go for “plan C” - P9 at the moment for the Spaniard.
Max Verstappen pits (Lap 52/70)
15:23 , Kieran Jackson
The race leader comes in for his second pit stop and it’s smooth.
He comes out around 12 seconds ahead of Lando Norris in second.
Sergio Perez around six seconds behind in third.
4-10: Piastri, Hamilton, Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Alonso, Stroll
Lewis Hamilton pits (Lap 50/70)
15:15 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton pits onto medium tyres for his second pit stop - and he comes out in fifth place.
Top-10: Verstappen, Norris, Perez, Piastri, Hamilton, Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Alonso, Stroll
No further action for Perez’s move on Piastri...
Charles Leclerc receives a five-second time penalty (Lap 49/70)
15:13 , Kieran Jackson
A normal day for Ferrari!
Charles Leclerc receives a penalty for speeding in the pit lane. Just couldn’t put the brakes on quick enough!
Sergio Perez passes Oscar Piastri (Lap 48/70)
15:12 , Kieran Jackson
Sergio Perez takes the McLaren around turn 1 and keeps the advantage with DRS at turn 3!
Oscar Piastri clips the grass, with dirt flying into the air!
“He didn’t give me much space,” says Piastri on team radio.
And race control are investigating...
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz pit (Lap 47/70)
15:10 , Kieran Jackson
Norris drops to third after pitting, with Lewis Hamilton now up to second - but he’s 33 seconds behind Max Verstappen.
Carlos Sainz also pits, and he drops to eighth. Second round of pit stops shaking up the order...
Top-10: Verstappen, Hamilton, Norris, Piastri, Perez, Russell, Leclerc, Sainz, Alonso, Stroll
Sergio Perez and Oscar Piastri pit (Lap 43/70)
15:05 , Kieran Jackson
Interesting. Instead of overtaking Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez pits - and it’s rapid at 1.9 seconds! He only drops to seventh
Oscar Piastri also comes in and stays just ahead of the Red Bull in sixth.
Not for much longer, I reckon...
Sergio Perez now in DRS range to Lewis Hamilton (Lap 40/70)
15:02 , Kieran Jackson
The Red Bull of Sergio Perez is closing in on Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes, which right from lights out just hasn’t had the pace required today.
Overtake incoming, me thinks.
Top-10: Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hamilton, Perez, Sainz, Leclerc, Alonso, Russell, Tsunoda
Lando Norris sounding gloomy on team radio (Lap 35/70)
14:53 , Kieran Jackson
“I can’t keep up with the car ahead,” says Norris on team raido.
10.6 seconds now to Verstappen.
You’re still in second, Lando! Halfway through the race now.
Max Verstappen cruising out in front (Lap 33/70)
14:52 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen’s lead is 9.5 seconds to Lando Norris in second. Another cruise for the Dutchman on a Sunday!
Red Bull heading for their 12th consecutive win...
Further back, the order of the top-10 looks fairly set for the time being. Sergio Perez slowly but surely reeling in Lewis Hamilton in fourth looks the next battle in the works.
Top-10: Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hamilton, Perez, Sainz, Leclerc, Alonso, Stroll, Bottas
Sergio Perez passes Carlos Sainz and George Russell (Lap 27/70)
14:45 , Kieran Jackson
Sergio Perez has some serious pace in that Red Bull on medium tyres.
First, he passes Carlos Sainz down the main straight. Then on the next lap, he takes George Russell heading down the inside at turn 3!
Sergio Perez pits (Lap 25/70)
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The Mexican now pits and comes back out in seventh, splitting the Ferraris of Sainz and Leclerc.
Lando Norris up to second now, 5.4
“Where am I losing all of this time? The car is slow man,” says Lewis Hamilton in fourth.
He’s 10 seconds off Piastri in third and just 1.4 seconds clear of George Russell.
Max Verstappen pits (Lap 23/70)
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The race leader comes into the pits - and it’s a 2.3sec stop at Red Bull!
Max Verstappen comes out and such is his lead, he’s back out in front by 3.1secs to team-mate Sergio Perez who hasn’t even pitted yet!
A fascinating top-10, all the teams are in order alongside their team-mate!
Top-10: Verstappen, Perez, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Hamilton, Sianz, Leclerc, Stroll, Alonso
Lando Norris passes Oscar Piastri (Lap 19/70)
14:32 , Kieran Jackson
The undercut works perfectly for Lando Norris - he’s ahead of his team-mate as he just jumps him at turn 1!
Oscar Piastri might not be best pleased with his McLaren team there...
Max Verstappen comfortably out in front by 21 seconds, with Sergio Perez now second. No pit stops at Red Bull yet...
Top-10: Verstappen, Perez, Alonso, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Hamilton, Sainz, Leclerc, Stroll
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc pits (Lap 18/70)
14:30 , Kieran Jackson
Nightmare for Charles Leclerc, a problem with the wheel gun means a 9.4 second pit stop!
Lando Norris also comes in, and heads back out in fifth. Can he undercut his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri?
Piastri is coming in...
A slow stop for Charles sees him lose around 7 seconds on the track 😬❌ pic.twitter.com/7hfhgGxzr7
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 23, 2023
Lewis Hamilton pits (Lap 17/70)
14:28 , Kieran Jackson
A 2.7 second pit stop for Lewis Hamilton, and he comes out just ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in eighth!
Ricciardo surging up the leaderboard but he is yet to box.
Top-10: Verstappen, Piastri, Norris, Leclerc, Perez, Alonso, Russell, Hamilton, Ricciardo, Sainz
Carlos Sainz pits (Lap 16/70)
14:27 , Kieran Jackson
Carlos Sainz waits until Sergio Perez is right on his gearbox before pitting - he comes back outside the top-10.
A lot of the field now pitting, shaking-up the order a bit.
“Lewis, it’s hammertime,” says Hamilton’s engineer Bono. Push, push, push.
Oscar Piastri staying ahead of his McLaren team-mate (Lap 12/70)
14:24 , Kieran Jackson
Oscar Piastri, while unable to stay with Max Verstappen out in front who now has a 4.5 second lead, is doing well pace-wise to stave off Lando Norris.
Piastri’s 2.3 seconds clear of Norris.
Meanwhile at Ferrari, the engineer says “Switch position Sierra”
Carlos Sainz replies: “I think it’s too early, I don’t feel too bad.”
Yep, I don’t know what that means either...
Sergio Perez gets the overtake done on Fernando Alonso (Lap 10/70)
14:16 , Kieran Jackson
The Red Bull just had too much pace for the Aston Martin with DRS down the main straight - Fernando Alonso opting not to fight it this time as Sergio Perez takes seventh.
At the front, Max Verstappen is 2.5 secs clear of Oscar Piastri in second.
Zhou Guanyu has received a five-second time penalty for causing that collision at turn 1 on lap 1!
Sergio Perez right on the heels of Fernando Alonso (Lap 8/70)
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Fernando Alonso defending hard for P7 from Sergio Perez - we’ve seen that before in Hungary - and for the time being holding off the Red Bull!
Top-10: Verstappen, Piastri, Norris, Hamilton, Leclerc, Sainz, Alonso, Perez, Hulkenberg, Stroll
George Russell, meanwhile, up to 13th after starting five places further back.
Daniel Ricciardo on his return? Now dead last in 18th.
Both Alpines are out (Lap 6/70)
14:11 , Kieran Jackson
What a horror show for Alpine - both Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are out after colliding at turn one!
Not their fault, mind. They got tagged by Daniel Ricciardo, who himself got bumped by Zhou Guanyu!
That all came from a horror start for Zhou, barely moving off the grid and dropping from fifth to now in 16th!
Out in front, Max Verstappen sets a fastest lap of the race. A dominant day beckons once again for the reigning world champion...
A nightmare weekend for Alpine 😬
Both Gasly and Ocon are OUT after contact with eachother 💥 pic.twitter.com/X7UQKIyPgb— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 23, 2023
Max Verstappen out in front but Pierre Gasly is out (Lap 4/70)
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Max Verstappen already has a 1.1 second lead after three laps, with Oscar Piastri struggling to stay on the Red Bull’s tail.
A nightmare start for Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are now on his tail too!
Pierre Gasly, meanwhile, is out of the race after damage down at turn one on lap one!
And it could be terminal for his Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon too!
Max Verstappen takes the lead at turn 1!
14:05 , Kieran Jackson
It’s lights out and Max Verstappen storms down the inside past Lewis Hamilton - who has dropped all the way down to fourth after lap one!
Oscar Piastri is up to P2, past Hamilton and his team-mate Lando Norris!
Carlos Sainz up to sixth from 11th further back!
What happened to Hamilton’s Mercedes?!
LIGHTS OUT & AWAY WE GO! 💥
Max Verstappen takes the lead & Lewis Hamilton is down to P4 😱 pic.twitter.com/0SKle7FhfT— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 23, 2023
Formation lap in Budapest!
14:01 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton leads the pack around the Hungaroring for the formation lap.
It’s very hot in Budapest so tyre degradation will be key. 50C track temperatures we’re hearing!
The top-eight all start on the medium tyre; Sergio Perez is on hards in ninth. George Russell down in 18th also on hards.
Carlos Sainz one of just two drivers on soft tyres in 11th...
A reminder of the starting grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix
13:59 , Kieran Jackson
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Max Verstappen
3) Lando Norris
4) Oscar Piastri
5) Zhou Gunayu
6) Charles Leclerc
7) Valtteri Bottas
8) Fernando Alonso
9) Sergio Perez
10) Nico Hulkenberg
11) Carlos Sainz
12) Esteban Ocon
13) Daniel Ricciardo
14) Lance Stroll
15) Pierre Gasly
16) Alex Albon
17) Yuki Tsunoda
18) George Russell
19) Kevin Magnussen
20) Logan Sargeant
Hungarian Grand Prix LIVE
13:58 , Kieran Jackson
So we’re minutes from lights out at the Hungaroring!
Who will have the lead after lap one? Lewis Hamilton starts on pole next to his old nemesis Max Verstappen.
Hamilton hasn’t won since Saudi Arabia in 2021; the last time he was also on pole. Omens?
George Russell:
13:52 , Kieran Jackson
“It’s going to be a tough day, not going to beat around the bush. Stint one will be the main part. You know how good Mercedes, it’s rare we make these mistakes. But we move on.”
Keep an eye on Russell’s progress from P18...
Hungarian national anthem
13:49 , Kieran Jackson
A lovely rendition of the Hungarian national anthem at the front of the grid on a day where the capital is basking in sunshine!
The Hungaroring is one of the most popular tracks on the calendar - and has its contract extended until 2032 yesterday!
Max Verstappen in the unfamiliar position of P2
13:45 , Kieran Jackson
He missed out on pole by 0.003 secs on Saturday but Max Verstappen is still the obvious favourite this afternoon in Budapest.
Will we see some drama down at turn 1 between the Dutchman and his old foe Lewis Hamilton? And should he be wary of Lando Norris behind him too?!
We’re getting close to lights out now!
Driver Standings ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix:
13:40 , Kieran Jackson
1) Max Verstappen - 255 points
2) Sergio Perez - 156 points
3) Fernando Alonso - 137 points
4) Lewis Hamilton - 121 points
5) Carlos Sainz - 83 points
6) George Russell - 82 points
7) Charles Leclerc - 74 points
8) Lance Stroll - 44 points
9) Lando Norris - 42 points
10) Esteban Ocon - 31 points
11) Oscar Piastri - 17 points
12) Pierre Gasly - 16 points
13) Alex Albon - 11 points
14) Nico Hulkenberg - 9 points
15) Valtteri Bottas - 5 points
16) Zhou Guanyu - 4 points
17) Yuki Tsunoda - 2 points
18) Kevin Magnussen - 2 points
19) Logan Sargeant - 0 points
20) Nyck de Vries - 0 points
Christian Horner talks to Sergio Perez on the grid
13:34 , Kieran Jackson
Perez starts ninth on the grid - what sort of progress can he make today in his rapid Red Bull?
Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top
13:30 , Kieran Jackson
Exclusive interview by Kieran Jackson
Daniel Ricciardo is pondering. This year, a presence in the paddock – but not on the racetrack – has been a curiously flummoxing existence for someone so synonymous with a seat at the 20-man table. In his own words, he has been doing “everything the drivers are doing… other than the driving.” So aside from the obvious of the lights-to-flag racing, what has the Australian found the most difficult about his eight months away from Formula 1?
“I’d say the starting grid on Sunday,” he says, a glint in his eye, a longing for something previous. “I love that feeling before you’re about to race. It’s intense, it’s nerve-racking but it’s awesome. I miss that buzz.”
Well, miss it no longer. The Honey Badger is back. Officially on loan from Red Bull to sister team AlphaTauri for the remainder of the season, Ricciardo last week replaced the axed Nyck de Vries and will be in the cockpit in Hungary this weekend. It represents a lifeline – his lifeline – back into the sport, a carving of an opportunity so desperately craved. In the end, he only missed 10 races.
Full interview below:
Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top
Race odds for the Hungarian Grand Prix!
13:22 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen - 1/2
Lewis Hamilton - 5/2
Lando Norris - 8/1
Sergio Perez - 25/1
Charles Leclerc - 40/1
Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso - 50/1
Carlos Sainz - 80/1
George Russell, Guanyu Zhou, Nico Hulkenberg, Esteban Ocon, Lance Stroll - 200/1
Odds provided by Sporting Post
Lewis Hamilton claims long-awaited pole with brilliant lap at Hungarian Grand Prix
13:14 , Kieran Jackson
Qualifying report
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position in 595 days with a brilliant qualifying lap for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton crossed the line at the Hungaroring just 0.003 seconds ahead of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen to take his first pole since the penultimate round of the 2021 season in Saudi Arabia.
Hamilton’s lap was greeted with raucous cheers from the crowd, bringing to an end a run of five straight poles for Verstappen. Lando Norris qualified an impressive third for McLaren.
Full piece below:
Lewis Hamilton claims long-awaited pole with brilliant lap at Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton after qualifying on pole:
13:06 , Kieran Jackson
“It feels like my first pole, believe it or not. Feels strange to say that with 104. I don’t remember the last time it feels so long ago! We weren’t expecting that going into the weekend, car felt terrible yesterday.
“I just sent it! Nothing to lose. Threw it into the high-speed corners, it was a great, great lap!
“Honestly I think they’ve slowed down from the beginning of the year. Where’s the DRS advantage gone? In the race they’re still the quickest, it’ll be very hard to beat them tomorrow.
“Definitely interesting to see some of the deficits and see how it’s changed race-to-race.”
"It feels like my first pole" 🥺
That meant so much to Lewis Hamilton 💪 pic.twitter.com/hKJ37OOt2V— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 22, 2023
A reminder of the starting grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix
12:59 , Kieran Jackson
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Max Verstappen
3) Lando Norris
4) Oscar Piastri
5) Zhou Gunayu
6) Charles Leclerc
7) Valtteri Bottas
8) Fernando Alonso
9) Sergio Perez
10) Nico Hulkenberg
11) Carlos Sainz
12) Esteban Ocon
13) Daniel Ricciardo
14) Lance Stroll
15) Pierre Gasly
16) Alex Albon
17) Yuki Tsunoda
18) George Russell
19) Kevin Magnussen
20) Logan Sargeant
Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top
12:47 , Kieran Jackson
Exclusive interview by Kieran Jackson
Daniel Ricciardo is pondering. This year, a presence in the paddock – but not on the racetrack – has been a curiously flummoxing existence for someone so synonymous with a seat at the 20-man table. In his own words, he has been doing “everything the drivers are doing… other than the driving.” So aside from the obvious of the lights-to-flag racing, what has the Australian found the most difficult about his eight months away from Formula 1?
“I’d say the starting grid on Sunday,” he says, a glint in his eye, a longing for something previous. “I love that feeling before you’re about to race. It’s intense, it’s nerve-racking but it’s awesome. I miss that buzz.”
Well, miss it no longer. The Honey Badger is back. Officially on loan from Red Bull to sister team AlphaTauri for the remainder of the season, Ricciardo last week replaced the axed Nyck de Vries and will be in the cockpit in Hungary this weekend. It represents a lifeline – his lifeline – back into the sport, a carving of an opportunity so desperately craved. In the end, he only missed 10 races.
Full interview below:
Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top
Drivers parade in Budapest!
12:39 , Kieran Jackson
The 20 drivers have been out for the drivers parade on a beautiful day at the Hungaroring!
Constructors standings ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix:
12:28 , Kieran Jackson
1) Red Bull - 411 points
2) Mercedes - 203 points
3) Aston Martin - 181 points
4) Ferrari - 157 points
5) McLaren - 59 points
6) Alpine - 47 points
7) Williams - 11 points
8) Haas - 11 points
9) Alfa Romeo - 9 points
10) AlphaTauri - 2 points
Daniel Ricciardo after qualifying P13:
12:15 , Kieran Jackson
“The result is a part of that, it’s not everything. So important for me to feel comfortable, that enjoyment back. I felt that last week in the test. It felt fun again.
“I slept pretty good. I’m watching quarterback at the moment. Watched one episode too much. Watching that makes me feel ready to go.
“I’ve done an eight-lap long run. I don’t know enough about this car. There’s more for me to learn in the race tomorrow. Points would be phenomenal.”
🎙 "It just felt fun again and that was really what I was looking for"
Biiig smiles for Daniel Ricciardo after his first qualifying session in the AT04 😁 pic.twitter.com/aNxGoXGN1I— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 22, 2023
Lewis Hamilton makes Red Bull judgement after surprise pole in Hungary
12:05 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton insists Red Bull’s pace advantage has reduced after the Mercedes star claimed a surprise pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The 38-year-old, whose previous F1 pole was back in December 2021 in Saudi Arabia, beat Max Verstappen to top spot in Budapest by 0.003 seconds in a thrilling end to qualifying.
It was Hamilton’s 104th pole position – 18 months after his 103rd – and his ninth at the Hungaroring, breaking the record for the most pole positions at one circuit. While sceptical of his chances tomorrow, the seven-time world champion believes Red Bull’s significant pace has dropped off in the last few race weekends.
Full quotes below:
‘They’ve slowed down’: Lewis Hamilton makes Red Bull judgement after pole in Hungary
What time does F1 start today?
11:56 , Kieran Jackson
What is the race schedule?
(All times BST)
Sunday 23 July
Race: 2pm
How can I watch it online and on TV?
The entire race schedule from Hungary will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK and Ireland. Sky’s coverage of the race on Sunday starts at 12:30pm (BST).
The weekend’s action will be broadcasted on ESPN in the United States.
Free-to-air highlights in the UK will be aired on Channel 4; for the grand prix on Sunday evening at 6:30pm.
Driver Standings ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix:
11:53 , Kieran Jackson
1) Max Verstappen - 255 points
2) Sergio Perez - 156 points
3) Fernando Alonso - 137 points
4) Lewis Hamilton - 121 points
5) Carlos Sainz - 83 points
6) George Russell - 82 points
7) Charles Leclerc - 74 points
8) Lance Stroll - 44 points
9) Lando Norris - 42 points
10) Esteban Ocon - 31 points
11) Oscar Piastri - 17 points
12) Pierre Gasly - 16 points
13) Alex Albon - 11 points
14) Nico Hulkenberg - 9 points
15) Valtteri Bottas - 5 points
16) Zhou Guanyu - 4 points
17) Yuki Tsunoda - 2 points
18) Kevin Magnussen - 2 points
19) Logan Sargeant - 0 points
20) Nyck de Vries - 0 points
Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top
11:45 , Kieran Jackson
Exclusive interview by Kieran Jackson
Daniel Ricciardo is pondering. This year, a presence in the paddock – but not on the racetrack – has been a curiously flummoxing existence for someone so synonymous with a seat at the 20-man table. In his own words, he has been doing “everything the drivers are doing… other than the driving.” So aside from the obvious of the lights-to-flag racing, what has the Australian found the most difficult about his eight months away from Formula 1?
“I’d say the starting grid on Sunday,” he says, a glint in his eye, a longing for something previous. “I love that feeling before you’re about to race. It’s intense, it’s nerve-racking but it’s awesome. I miss that buzz.”
Well, miss it no longer. The Honey Badger is back. Officially on loan from Red Bull to sister team AlphaTauri for the remainder of the season, Ricciardo last week replaced the axed Nyck de Vries and will be in the cockpit in Hungary this weekend. It represents a lifeline – his lifeline – back into the sport, a carving of an opportunity so desperately craved. In the end, he only missed 10 races.
Full interview below:
Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top
Sebastian Vettel hints at return to F1: ‘I have some ideas’
11:40 , Kieran Jackson
Sebastian Vettel revealed he “has some ideas” about a return to Formula 1 in some capacity in the future.
The 36-year-old retired from the sport after the 2022 season, leaving a lasting legacy with his four championship triumphs with Red Bull from 2010-2013.
The German, who also raced for Ferrari and Aston Martin, is a climate change activist and campaigner and regularly spoke out about environmental issues towards the end of his career. Now, Vettel admits that he would be open to a return to F1 down the line, hinting that the sport’s sustainability could be a potential avenue.
Full quotes below:
Sebastian Vettel hints at return to F1: ‘I have some ideas’
A reminder of the starting grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix
11:34 , Kieran Jackson
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Max Verstappen
3) Lando Norris
4) Oscar Piastri
5) Zhou Gunayu
6) Charles Leclerc
7) Valtteri Bottas
8) Fernando Alonso
9) Sergio Perez
10) Nico Hulkenberg
11) Carlos Sainz
12) Esteban Ocon
13) Daniel Ricciardo
14) Lance Stroll
15) Pierre Gasly
16) Alex Albon
17) Yuki Tsunoda
18) George Russell
19) Kevin Magnussen
20) Logan Sargeant
Lewis Hamilton claims long-awaited pole with brilliant lap at Hungarian Grand Prix
11:30 , Kieran Jackson
Qualifying report
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position in 595 days with a brilliant qualifying lap for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton crossed the line at the Hungaroring just 0.003 seconds ahead of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen to take his first pole since the penultimate round of the 2021 season in Saudi Arabia.
Hamilton’s lap was greeted with raucous cheers from the crowd, bringing to an end a run of five straight poles for Verstappen. Lando Norris qualified an impressive third for McLaren.
Full piece below:
Lewis Hamilton claims long-awaited pole with brilliant lap at Hungarian Grand Prix
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix LIVE
11:27 , Kieran Jackson
Good morning and welcome to live coverage of the Hungarian Grand Prix with The Independent!
Lewis Hamilton starts on pole for the first time since Saudi Arabia in December 2021! Max Verstappen is alongside him on the front row, with the second row occupied by the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri!
Can anyone stop Verstappen? Could Mercedes spring a surprise?
It should be an intriguing race! Lights out is at 2pm (BST) and stay right here for all the build-up and news.
