Official 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix Thread ** SPOILERS**
Discussion
The races come think and fast now, so here's our next thread.
However, will there even be a Hungarian GP? At the time of writing, F1 seems unhappy that any lockdown transgressors will likely be thrown in the clink, but I’m sure it will all get ironed out.
Hungary is always hot, always twisty and has made for some good races in the past, although Hamilton’s 2019 win wasn’t a classic. Here’s hoping Red Bull can get closer to the pace in 2020.
Date(s): Friday 17 July 2020 - Sunday 19 July 2020
UK Broadcast Timings (and local time)
All sessions are live on Sky F1; race and Qualifying highlights are on Channel 4:
Live timing for all sessions available here:
https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html
Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:
https://www.fia.com/championship/events/fia-formul...
Weather forecast:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/u2mw...
Tyre options:
2019 Qualifying Result:
2019 Race Result:
2019 race highlights:
https://youtu.be/jnz-lc9LYgo
Last year, Hamilton's eighth win of the season puts a headlock on the championship after a tense race-long battle between the drivers and their strategists at the Mercedes and Red Bull teams.
Hamilton came very close to pulling off a brave move for the lead around the outside of the 150mph Turn Four, but a gamble by Mercedes to make an extra pit stop gave Hamilton much faster tyres for the closing stages and he closed a 20-second deficit in less than 20 laps to pass Verstappen for the lead with three laps to go.
It put Hamilton 62 points ahead in the championship with nine races to go - and a maximum of 234 points available. His sixth title was already as good as won.
However, will there even be a Hungarian GP? At the time of writing, F1 seems unhappy that any lockdown transgressors will likely be thrown in the clink, but I’m sure it will all get ironed out.
Hungary is always hot, always twisty and has made for some good races in the past, although Hamilton’s 2019 win wasn’t a classic. Here’s hoping Red Bull can get closer to the pace in 2020.
Date(s): Friday 17 July 2020 - Sunday 19 July 2020
UK Broadcast Timings (and local time)
All sessions are live on Sky F1; race and Qualifying highlights are on Channel 4:
Live timing for all sessions available here:
https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html
Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:
https://www.fia.com/championship/events/fia-formul...
Weather forecast:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/u2mw...
Tyre options:
2019 Qualifying Result:
2019 Race Result:
2019 race highlights:
https://youtu.be/jnz-lc9LYgo
Last year, Hamilton's eighth win of the season puts a headlock on the championship after a tense race-long battle between the drivers and their strategists at the Mercedes and Red Bull teams.
Hamilton came very close to pulling off a brave move for the lead around the outside of the 150mph Turn Four, but a gamble by Mercedes to make an extra pit stop gave Hamilton much faster tyres for the closing stages and he closed a 20-second deficit in less than 20 laps to pass Verstappen for the lead with three laps to go.
It put Hamilton 62 points ahead in the championship with nine races to go - and a maximum of 234 points available. His sixth title was already as good as won.
I had to do a double take, Williams are looking very Petronas Mercedes in their colours there.
paulguitar said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
I’d like to pity those who hate on Hamilton and Mercedes but I’m having too much fun watching it to care 
I've said before, I consider it a privilege and an honour to watch Hamilton at the peak of his powers. He's a talent so extraordinary that he's transcended his sport. An Ali, a Pele, a Bolt. To fail to appreciate it, for whatever reason, is to miss out, in my opinion.We've seen it occasionally before, most recently with Michael Schumacher, but Hamilton is eclipsing even Schuey, and crucially, without number one status, and without cheating.
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