Formula 1 News After a “very tough” race in Hungary, Hamilton is ecstatic to have finished on the podium and muses over his “hair-raising” battle with Verstappen 16 minutes earlier. July 21, Budapest, Hungary Third position Mercedes and British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrate Lewis Hamilton, who battled to make his tires last and had a close encounter with Max Verstappen en way to finishing in third place, was thrilled to continue Mercedes’ successful run of performances by securing the final podium spot at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton had a strong start from his starting position of P5, and at first it appeared that he had taken third place from Lando Norris, who had been pushed out of pole. Hamilton persisted even though the McLaren quickly seized the lead again.
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