Another milestone has been achieved by Max Verstappen and Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the team securing their 12th consecutive win. This surpasses a 35-year-old record previously held by McLaren. Verstappen’s victory in Budapest was a dominant display, as he finished 70 laps with ease under the scorching sun. He crossed the finish line with a substantial lead of 33.7 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris, while Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez claimed third place.
Once Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton at the start of the race, he proved to be untouchable. Despite initial hopes for a competitive battle, it became clear that Red Bull’s pace was unmatched. Verstappen comfortably maintained his lead throughout the race, managing the gap effortlessly. Hamilton, who started in pole position, finished in fourth place, unable to challenge the Red Bull dominance.
Verstappen’s win in Hungary was his seventh consecutive victory this season. This achievement places him among the record-holders, including Alberto Ascari, Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg, and Sebastian Vettel. However, despite his exceptional performances, the race in Hungary was lackluster. The upgrades brought by Red Bull proved significant, as Verstappen disappeared into the distance, leaving the others trailing behind.
Although there are still 11 races remaining in the 22-race season, it seems likely that Red Bull will continue their dominant streak. Verstappen currently leads the championship with a 110-point advantage over Pérez. If he maintains this lead, he could secure the title with several races left as mere formalities. The likelihood of similar performances in the upcoming races is high.
In other notable performances, Daniel Ricciardo had a strong race in his return to Formula One, finishing 13th despite an incident on the opening lap. George Russell finished in sixth place for Mercedes, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz secured seventh and eighth place respectively. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll completed the top ten for Aston Martin.
Overall, Verstappen’s continuous dominance in Formula One is admirable, but the lack of competition in Hungary made for a less thrilling race. With the possibility of Red Bull sweeping the entire season and Verstappen on track to claim the championship, the remaining races may become uneventful and predictable.
