Lewis Hamilton took a record 5th victory at Budapest, Hungary as his championship rival finished closely behind in second. With this record win, Hamilton takes championship lead of 6 points for the first time this season cutting down on Rosberg’s early run of form.
Check out some of the finest reactions from Twitter as Hamilton takes charge:
Yessssss!!!!!! 👊👊👊👊👊👊 #F1 #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/yk7PaLNpan
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) July 24, 2016
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Top drive by @LewisHamilton! The @MercedesAMGF1 man has now won more #HungarianGP's than anyone in #F1 history. 🏆🇭🇺 pic.twitter.com/cx9CPP8iuh
— UBS Formula 1 (@UBSf1) July 24, 2016
For the first time this season, @LewisHamilton leads the @F1 World Championship standings. #F1 #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/WeeRNAQcyh
— Mobil 1 The Grid (@Mobil1TheGrid) July 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/LewisHamilton/status/757227566923153408
Lewis Hamilton:
– Wins #HungarianGP 🏆
– Goes top of #F1 Driver Standings 🙌
– Hits the Dab 😎 pic.twitter.com/fvaaDJFwHJ— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 24, 2016
Lewis Hamilton is the king of the Hungaroring 👑https://t.co/giufBWIbOT #HungarianGP #bbcf1 pic.twitter.com/cJcP5sWAa1
— BBCF1 (@bbcf1) July 24, 2016
HAM: "Traffic was difficult today too but I'm so pleased for the team. They did an incredible job" #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/EwV42fVfw9
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2016
Daniel Ricciardo took a fantastic third by initially failing to undercut the Mercs but managing to hold off a charging Sebastian Vettel who finished a difficult weekend for Ferrari in fourth.
Max Verstappen took fifth after managing to hold off a charging Finn, Kimi Raikkonen who finished sixth.
No Kimi, you can't pass this Dutchie on the left hand side… 😉 #HungarianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Y4shRZP2Ml
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) July 24, 2016
LAP 57/70: RAI looks for a gap but collides with the back of VES and loses part of his front wing 😖#HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/5xTs52CgUa
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2016
My dog is really enjoying this race #F1 #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/r2uHCfzzVX
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) July 24, 2016
'Pace is good Kimi!' #HungarianGP #redseason
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) July 24, 2016
Tweet of the Day: @RenaultSportF1 #HungarianGP #F1 https://t.co/ux80nz6CCG
— Kevin (@justkevie) July 24, 2016
@HulkHulkenberg 😠😠😠😠 #HungarianGP expected atleast podium finish at your homeland @F1 @ForceIndiaF1
— Milan Patel (@Milan_Patel_31) July 24, 2016
RED BULL 📻: "You're still within DRS of RIC"
VES 📻: "I'm driving like a grandma"#HungarianGP 🇭🇺 pic.twitter.com/ykDqKnPY6K
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2016
Fernando Alonso finished a strong seventh while his team mate Jenson Button struggled first with brakes and then a drive through penalty meant he finished at the back.
https://twitter.com/CGDobson/status/757234548786753536
https://twitter.com/Humphreymutai/status/757234432805830657
Jenson Button gets a drive through penalty for being told not to change gear.
That…ladies and gentleman…is F1 right now.#HungarianGP— Mr Keer (@sidecarteam33) July 24, 2016
Rosberg admits he lost the #HungarianGP at the start #F1 https://t.co/IDaaf98TNE pic.twitter.com/iRH7HCtRYl
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) July 24, 2016
DOTD: Jenson Button, for his "race from hell" radio call.#HungarianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/S68uj5n8Xl
— Kevin (@justkevie) July 24, 2016
This weekend has been incredible & to see @LewisHamilton win has made it all that much better!😉 #HungarianGP #TeamLH pic.twitter.com/3YHUgqL9jf
— EVES LH44 🔮 (@evenahguarts) July 24, 2016
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Only @LewisHamilton can make socks with trainers look good 😁 #HungarianGP
— Sarah (@SarahIsobel84) July 24, 2016
@LewisHamilton winsthe #HungarianGP 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/AXaksdol8q
— Richie Murphy (@richardmurphy83) July 24, 2016
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