Extended Highlights | F1 | Round 10 | Hungarian GP | 2013

2013 Hungarian Grand Prix – Hamilton’s Breakthrough in the Budapest Heat

The 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring was one of the defining races of the season — a day of relentless heat, tyre drama, and bold strategy that delivered a career-changing victory for Lewis Hamilton. Under the searing Budapest sun, Formula 1’s best went head-to-head in one of the most physically demanding races of the year.

Lights Out: Hamilton Holds Firm:- At the start, Hamilton launched perfectly, covering off Vettel into Turn 1. Grosjean challenged the Red Bull around the outside, while Rosberg tangled with Massa behind. The front-runners quickly formed a train, but in the scorching heat, the tyres began blistering almost immediately. Teams were forced to rethink their strategies, with the first stops coming as early as lap 8.

Hamilton was the first to pit, switching to medium tyres in a tactical move that would shape his race. Vettel, who stayed out longer, lost crucial seconds behind Jenson Button, whose McLaren was running a long stint on the harder compound. Stuck in Button’s dirty air, Vettel’s lap times plummeted, allowing Hamilton to regain the lead after the pit cycle — a decisive moment that swung the race in Mercedes’ favor.

Mid-Race Battles: Grosjean’s Fire and Frustration:- Behind the leaders, Romain Grosjean was flying. The Frenchman executed one of the best overtakes of the season, sweeping around the outside of Felipe Massa at Turn 4 — a move that drew applause even from rival engineers. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t last. The stewards handed him a drive-through penalty for exceeding track limits during that pass and for later making light contact with Button. It was a cruel blow for Grosjean, who had genuine podium pace in the Lotus.

Meanwhile, Kimi Räikkönen, ever the strategist, was running a two-stop plan — conserving tyres beautifully while keeping his rivals guessing. As others pitted three times, the Finn’s consistency brought him right into contention for the win during the closing laps.

Hamilton’s Commanding Drive:- While others faltered in the heat, Hamilton delivered one of his most complete performances. He controlled the pace perfectly, balancing aggression with precision. His critical overtake on Mark Webber after the second round of stops was the race’s defining move — a brave, no-nonsense maneuver that kept him ahead of the Australian and preserved his track advantage over Vettel.

Despite doubts about tyre degradation, Hamilton’s pace remained metronomic. The Mercedes, often criticized for falling apart on long runs, seemed transformed on this day. Lap after lap, he maintained a narrow but comfortable lead over Räikkönen and Vettel, who began a tense duel for second place in the final stint.

The Closing Laps: Kimi Defends, Vettel Attacks:- In the dying laps, Vettel, on fresher tyres, closed in on Räikkönen. The Red Bull had more grip, but the narrow nature of the Hungaroring made overtaking almost impossible. Räikkönen positioned his car perfectly at every corner, forcing Vettel to settle for third. The duel was fierce but clean — a battle between two of the most intelligent racers on the grid.

Further back, Alonso fought hard to salvage points for Ferrari, ultimately finishing fifth after struggling for grip in the heat. Mark Webber, starting tenth after a KERS issue in qualifying, recovered superbly to take fourth, proving once again his Sunday racecraft.

Nico Rosberg wasn’t as fortunate — his engine expired in the closing laps, ending what had been a tough afternoon. Pastor Maldonado earned Williams’ first point of the season, a small but welcome result for the struggling British team.

The Checkered Flag: A Career Milestone:- After 70 punishing laps, Lewis Hamilton crossed the line to win his first race for Mercedes — a landmark moment in his career. It was his fourth victory in Hungary, matching Michael Schumacher’s record at the time. Overcome with emotion, Hamilton called it “probably one of the most important wins” of his life.

Kimi Räikkönen finished just over a second behind in second place, while Sebastian Vettel completed the podium. Grosjean’s penalty dropped him to sixth behind Webber and Alonso.

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