GPI 2016 Hungarian Grand Prix | Page 10

RACE REPORT

Lewis Hamilton took a fifth career Hungarian Grand Prix victory ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to rise above the German in the Drivers ’ Championship standings for the first time this season , and set the stage for an intriguing second half of the season .

Hamilton seized the lead from pole sitter Rosberg at the race start , making a better getaway than his team-mate and attacking down the inside as they made their way into Turn One . Rosberg , meanwhile , was coming under pressure from a fast-starting Daniel Riccirado and as the Red Bull driver made a move around