This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
On a thrilling day at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton pulled off a stunning comeback to win the race, his eighth victory of the season. The win marked a significant milestone in Hamilton's career, as he now has 81 career victories, just ten shy of Michael Schumacher's record.
Hamilton's victory was made possible by a clever strategic gamble by Mercedes. With Max Verstappen leading the race, Mercedes pitted Hamilton on the 48th lap, putting him on mediums. This decision proved to be the turning point in the race, as Hamilton was able to close the gap to Verstappen and eventually pass him on the final lap.
Verstappen, who had dominated the race, was left stunned by the unexpected turn of events. He had been leading the race for most of the time, but his team's decision to pit him on the 24th lap proved to be a costly mistake. Hamilton, on the other hand, was able to capitalize on the situation and take the lead, eventually crossing the finish line first.
The win marked a significant moment in the Formula One season, as Hamilton now has a firm grip on the championship. The victory also highlighted the importance of strategy in the sport, as Mercedes' clever decision-making proved to be the key to Hamilton's success.
