2022 Hungarian Grand Prix - Verstappen snatches another momentous win despite mid-race spun

BUDAPEST – Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen continues his relentless form with another victory at Hungarian Grand Prix in Hungaroring circuit, Budapest, Hungary on Sunday (07/31). Starting from 10th on the grid after a dreadful qualifying, the Dutchman jumped to the podium battle in the first 30 laps, thanks to his two-stop strategy. However after the 2nd stop, Verstappen got a 360-degree spun while catching title rival Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) for the lead. But the defending champion still able to manage his car kept going and overtook the Monegasque for the lead. 

Wow what a day! It was a crazy race, but we stayed calm and won! This feels absolutely amazing 🔥

The car was great and today we adapted to the circumstances really good, so our strategy worked out perfectly. Mega job team @redbullracing 👏#HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/YwYTty5QXW

— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 31, 2022

Verstappen's victory in Hungary extends his 80-point lead over Leclerc heading into the summer break.

- Mercedes still hungry for more

That’s P2 and back to back double podiums for @MercedesAMGF1 !! We're going into the summer break much stronger than we were at the start of the season. We are moving FORWARD and that win is getting CLOSER! Thank you to all the fans, hope you enjoyed that one 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/PwIdw5c8sr

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 31, 2022

Wanted more starting from pole but couldn’t be prouder of the job we’ve done as a team today and over the past few months to close the gap. Another double podium. Let’s keep pushing! 👊 pic.twitter.com/Nd3oX42GWv

— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) July 31, 2022

Mercedes once again still found difficulties to beat Verstappen's Red Bull in last two races (France and Hungary). However, the Silver Arrows still have more works to do going into the 2nd half of the season. Sir Lewis Hamilton's 2nd place and George Russell's third place finishes in France and Hungary were still the best results for Mercedes so far this season. The Brackley-based German constructor are still hungry for wins to come in the remainder of the season.......

Sources:

- https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-recovers-from-p10-to-take-hungarian-gp-win-as-mercedes-secure.41mevfV7YnC3RrLK6mUv23.html

- https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.facts-and-stats-verstappen-matches-red-bulls-best-ever-recovery-win.3eZv3i6qyJT31APhwXRLgr.html

- 2022 Hungarian GP race results