Formula 1: Verstappen wins in Hungary and maintains season lead
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Dutchman Max Verstappen, from RBR, won the Hungarian GP, at the Hungaroring, this Sunday morning (31). The world leader, the European, achieved his eighth victory and 258 points to 80 over second leader Charles Leclerc, from Ferrari, who finished sixth.
The winner of the day started in 10th and ran alone on lap 42, but managed to recover, also counting on good work from the teams that stopped early, especially in the Ferrari-related race.
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Second in this Sunday's race is Lewis Hamilton. He rose from seventh to his fifth consecutive podium. The Briton is sixth this season with 146 points.
Despite starting the race on pole, George Russell ended up losing two positions and completing the podium with a third place. The compatriot and teammate of seven-time champion Hamilton is fourth in the Drivers' Championship with 158 points.
RBR continues to lead the team standings with 431 points. Ferrari was second with 334 and Mercedes was third with 304.
The next F1 race will take place on August 28th at Spa-Francorchamps, stage 14 of the Belgian Grand Prix.