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Is on record course: Max Verstappen. photo
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Series winner Max Verstappen is on course for a record in Formula 1 before the guest appearance in Hungary. The return of an Australian to the cockpit should ensure a good mood in the paddock.
The Formula 1 World Championship has become a one-man show long before the summer break. serial winner Max Verstappen has left the competition behind and is also the favorite to travel to the Hungarian Grand Prix at the weekend. The hunt for second place recently offered the fans significantly more variety.
What records is the long-term winner Verstappen aiming for?
If things continue like this for the Dutchman at the Red Bull, he could break some statistical records. Sebastian Vettel managed nine wins in a row in 2013. Verstappen achieved his sixth race win in a row at Silverstone. It was his eighth win this year. With twelve World Championship rounds to go, he could surpass his record of 15 victories from the previous year. Verstappen could also achieve the eight pole positions in a row that Ayrton Senna once achieved. The 25-year-old recently took first place on the grid five times in a row.
Who is the best of the rest of the field this time?
In Great Britain, McLaren showed a strong improvement, Lando Norris took second place. But that doesn’t mean much. The rather slow track in Budapest has a completely different character than the very fast circuit at Silverstone. Mercedes hopes that the changes to the car will finally take effect. Ferrari is always under pressure anyway. And after a good start to the season and the recent phase of weakness, Aston Martin wants to get back in the mix.
How is returnee Daniel Ricciardo doing?
After just ten races, Alpha Tauri threw out Dutchman Nyck De Vries for poor performance. The Australian Ricciardo gets a new chance. At McLaren, the 34-year-old had to leave after the previous season and returned to Red Bull as a replacement driver. The industry leader is now loaning Ricciardo to the previously disappointing sister team. But whether the veteran with the permanent grin can turn the tide is uncertain. The Alpha Tauri does not suit his driving style. After all, Ricciardo should ensure a good mood in the paddock.
Where can the Grand Prix be seen?
The pay channel Sky also shows the race at the Hungaroring on Sunday free of charge on the YouTube channel and in the Sky Sport app as well as on “skysport.de”. Exclusively for its customers, Sky will broadcast the one-hour training sessions live on Friday at 1.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. and on Saturday at 12.30 p.m. The same applies to the qualification on Saturday at 4 p.m.