Hungarian Grand Prix 2023 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Max Verstappen claimed a remarkable ninth consecutive victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, overcoming Lewis Hamilton's pole position to extend his winning streak despite not starting from the front row. The Dutchman executed a brilliant strategic drive at the Hungaroring, demonstrating that Red Bull's dominance extended beyond pure qualifying pace to race craft and tire management.

Hamilton secured Mercedes' first pole position of the season with a stunning qualifying lap, raising hopes of ending Verstappen's streak. However, the seven-time champion couldn't convert pole into victory, with Verstappen using superior race pace and strategy to take the lead and control the race. Lando Norris delivered another excellent drive to finish second for McLaren, securing his second consecutive podium and confirming the team's upward trajectory. Sergio Perez salvaged third place, but his struggles to match Verstappen's consistency continued.

The victory was Verstappen's ninth consecutive win, matching Sebastian Vettel's all-time record set across the 2013 season. The championship lead extended to 110 points, and with the summer break approaching, Verstappen had already accumulated more wins in 2023 than in any previous season. The 26-point maximum haul included pole position eventually going to Hamilton, but Verstappen's fastest lap secured the bonus point. Red Bull's mid-season dominance appeared utterly unbreakable.