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2023 Formula 1 Hungarian GP
Jul 20, 2023 to Jul 23, 2023
| Hungaroring, HU
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Formula 1 Hungarian GP
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09:02:45 am
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Hamilton leads around the F1 pack to the grid for the 104th time in his career. So you could say he's had plenty of practice with this.
09:01:30 am
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The formation lap is under way and all are away without a fuss. Time to get the tyre and brake temperatures up, not that they'll need to do too much - it is boiling.
09:00:15 am
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But all of the top eight are starting on the same medium tyre compound so it is an even fight on the first laps at the front.
08:58:25 am
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Tyres! Perez and Russell start on hards, Sainz, Stroll, Gasly and Tsunoda start on softs and the rest start on mediums. That's quite a mixed pick.
08:52:27 am
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With the anthem and frivolities over, the drivers are making their way to the cars. Just under 10 minutes to go until we get this thing going.
08:50:54 am
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08:49:06 am
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A very sombre rendition of the Hungarian national anthem is played at the front of the grid. Needs more pizzazz.
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08:42:44 am
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It is predicted to be a very hot race, with air temperature already above 28C and the corresponding track temperature threatening to breach 50C. Unlike another sporting event currently happening in Manchester, there is no chance of rain.
08:36:08 am
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And just because we haven't mentioned him yet, a certain Australian driver makes his F1 race comeback today starting 13th for AlphaTauri. Some of you may have heard of him.
08:31:10 am
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Right, on to the main course. Today's race is expected to be a two-stopper in the hot temperatures with most drivers steering clear of the softs and their melty complexion.
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08:28:03 am
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While off the track, F1 teams look set to discuss a potential return of engine equalisation following concerns about performance disparity between manufacturers. Here's the full story:
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-teams-to-discuss-engine-equalisation-move/10498907/
08:25:25 am
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There was also disgruntlement about the trial of the tyre allocation this weekend, down from 13 to 11 sets per driver, while in Q1 drivers used hards, then mediums in Q2 and softs in Q3. But, unsurprisingly, it was those who underdelivered in qualifying who complained the loudest.
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08:20:01 am
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Here's how Hamilton overcame Verstappen:
08:19:46 am
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The fight for pole was a peak 2021 vintage as Hamilton grabbed his 104th career pole by 0.003s from Verstappen. Given Mercedes' current struggles it came as a surprise, but the team was also on pole here last year.
08:16:51 am
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The drivers are making their way to the grid to get a feel of conditions ahead of lights out in a little under 45 minutes. So let's recap the biggest talking points so far.
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08:14:44 am
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Good afternoon one and all! The dish of the day is a scorching hot Hungarian GP and it is coming right up.
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By: Autosport Staff
Published: Jul 23, 2023, 1:02 PM
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