The hottest track temperatures seen so far all season characterised the Hungarian Grand Prix, peaking at 54 degrees centigrade. Most competitors started on the supersoft compound before switching as expected to the more durable soft compound for the final two stints. The highest-placed alternative strategy was Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen in sixth, who started on the soft tyre and then did two stints on the supersoft: which was more than a second faster than the soft. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won the race (marking the halfway point of the season) from second on the grid after claiming the lead at the start and maintaining it despite strong opposition from his team mate Nico Rosberg,...
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