The Formula 1 circus makes its annual stop in Hungary this weekend, followed by a month-long holiday to recharge everyone involved in the specialty.
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If Max Verstappen looks to consolidate his very comfortable 63-point lead in Budapest, his closest rival in the title race, Charles Leclerc, will be hoping to right the mistake made in France last week that paved the way for the Dutch victory.
The Monegasque knows very well that from now on there is zero tolerance.
To reignite his hopes of snatching the championship away from Verstappen, who has never won in Hungary, triumph is the only solution. Of course, he also hopes that his Ferrari is safe from mechanical failures.
Never two without three?
The last two editions of the Hungarian Grand Prix were characterized by rather changeable weather and the start was made on a wet track before it dried out.
As a reminder, many will remember that in 2021 a surprise guest had reached the first step of the podium, in the person of Esteban Ocon, who also signed his first success in the pinnacle of motorsport.
Finishing second, Lewis Hamilton had failed by less than two seconds in an attempt to win the same Grand Prix nine times, a feat unmatched by any driver in Formula 1 history.
No retirement in sight
Speaking of Brits, he has made his intentions to stay in Formula 1 very clear next year in a statement released by several specialist websites earlier this week.
“I love what I do,” said the 37-year-old. I have the feeling that I still have a lot of fuel in the tank. »
His boss Toto Wolff has already raised the possibility of a “multi-year” contract extension with the seven-time world champion.
Recall that in France, Hamilton is the sixth driver to have competed in 300 F1 Grands Prix.
Like a kart track
After scoring his fourth point of the season at Le Castellet, Lance Stroll will be hoping to score another top 10 on Sunday.
“It would be great, says the Quebecer, to be able to start the holidays well. I like the Hungaroring facility, which looks like a go-kart track with its fun curves. »