Hungarian Grand Prix 2020 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton claimed a masterful victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, his eighth triumph at the Hungaroring, after surviving early pressure from Max Verstappen and executing a perfect strategic race. Starting from pole position, Hamilton controlled the race despite Verstappen's aggressive challenge in the opening stint. The battle between the championship leader and Red Bull's young charger provided the race's primary intrigue on the notoriously difficult-to-pass Hungarian circuit.

Verstappen maintained close pressure on Hamilton throughout the first stint, keeping within DRS range and searching for an opportunity to strike. However, Mercedes' strategic superiority came to the fore during the pit stop phase, with Hamilton extending his first stint to create a tire offset that allowed him to build a comfortable gap after the stops. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium in third after a difficult race that saw him struggle with tire degradation, while Hamilton also claimed the fastest lap bonus point to cap a dominant weekend.

The race was run in hot, sunny conditions that tested tire management and driver stamina around the physically demanding Hungaroring layout. Hamilton's victory extended his championship lead to 30 points over Verstappen after just three races, with Bottas falling further behind. The result underscored Mercedes' dominance across different circuit characteristics and Hamilton's exceptional ability to manage races from the front, even under pressure from rivals.