Hungarian Grand Prix 2000 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Mika Häkkinen produced a strategic masterclass to win the Hungarian Grand Prix, outfoxing Michael Schumacher through superior tire strategy on the tight and twisty Hungaroring. The Finnish driver opted for a two-stop strategy while Schumacher gambled on a one-stop approach, and Häkkinen's fresher tires in the closing stages allowed him to hunt down and pass the Ferrari for a crucial victory. The McLaren driver's calculated aggression and tire management proved decisive on a circuit where overtaking is notoriously difficult.

Schumacher fought valiantly to hold onto the lead, but his aging tires couldn't resist Häkkinen's charge in the final stint, and he had to settle for second place. David Coulthard completed the podium in third, giving McLaren another strong points haul to keep the championship battle alive. The victory cut Schumacher's championship lead to just six points with five races remaining, setting up a thrilling finale to the season. Häkkinen's strategic brilliance at Hungary demonstrated that McLaren had the tactical flexibility to match Ferrari, and the championship momentum had swung back toward the defending champions.