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Hungarian Grand Prix: Full coverage

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Maurice's Memories: Hungarian Grand Prix (2:12)

Maurice Hamilton remembers F1's first race behind the Iron Curtain, the 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix. (2:12)

A round-up of all the coverage of the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Mercedes and Ferrari will continue their battle for supremacy in 2017, with just a single point separating rivals Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' standings.

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Race

Vettel wins tense Hungarian GP
Sebastian Vettel claimed Ferrari's first win since May after holding firm under late pressure to win the Hungarian Grand Prix, a victory aided by teammate Kimi Raikkonen holding off a late charge from Lewis Hamilton.

Story of the race: Vettel reignites championship push, rival Hamilton shows his sporting side
ESPN rounds up the main talking points from the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race which saw Sebastian Vettel claim Ferrari's first win since May and both Mercedes drivers let the other through at different stages of the race.

Who said what after the Hungarian Grand Prix
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Hungaroring paddock following the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hulkenberg-Magnussen spat continues after race
After going wheel-to-wheel in a battle for position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg went head-to-head in a spiky war of words following the race.

Bottas thanks teammate Hamilton for last lap switch
Valtteri Bottas has thanked teammate Lewis Hamilton for letting him back through on the final lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Steiner says Nico Hulkenberg is a childish bully
Haas boss Guenther Steiner has hit out at Nico Hulkenberg for visiting the stewards to ask that Kevin Magnussen get a more severe penalty for their incident late in the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Vettel reveals extent of issues which nearly cost him Hungarian GP win
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed a steering issue which occurred on the formation lap steadily got worse throughout the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Raikkonen: Ferrari must have had reasons for strategy
Kimi Raikkonen trusts Ferrari had good reasons for its strategy calls at the Hungarian Grand Prix after the timing of his pit stop appeared to suit teammate Sebastian Vettel's race more than his.

Hamilton on Bottas swap: My heart ruled my head
Lewis Hamilton says his decision to honour his position swap with Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas at the Hungarian Grand Prix came from his heart and not his head.

Verstappen apologises to Ricciardo for Hungary clash
Max Verstappen has taken full responsibility for his first-lap collision with Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo, one he does not think will ruin their previously good relationship.

Alonso surprised by fastest lap at Hungarian GP
Fernando Alonso says sixth place at the Hungarian Grand Prix was in line with his expectations during the race, but that his fastest lap came as a complete surprise.

Pre-race

Hungarian Grand Prix strategy guide
ESPN takes a look at all of the possible strategy options for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Willliams stand-in di Resta: I have no idea what to expect
Paul di Resta is expecting a physically gruelling return to Formula One at the Hungarian Grand Prix, one he is going in to with minimal preparation.

Hamilton expecting 'easy breeze' for Ferrari in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton is expecting Ferrari to disappear into the distance at the Hungarian Grand Prix after locking out the front row of the grid.

Wolff: Ferrari resurgence track specific
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks Ferrari's sudden return to form at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix is down to the nature of the circuit rather than a true swing in performance.

Qualifying

Vettel secures pole as Ferrari locks out front row in Hungary
Sebastian Vettel secured his second pole position of the season in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Kimi Raikkonen made it an all-Ferrari front row for Sunday's grid.

Story of qualifying: Imperious Sebastian Vettel turns on the style in Hungary
ESPN rounds up the main talking points from qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Ferrari claimed its first pole position since Monte Carlo and Paul di Resta made a last-minute comeback to racing duties.

Who said what after qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Hungaroring paddock following qualifying for the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Vettel hails "incredible'' car after storming to Hungary pole
After securing Ferrari's first pole position since the Monaco Grand Prix in May, Sebastian Vettel has heaped praise on the handling of his Ferrari as it locked out the front row for the third time in 2017.

Raikkonen: I 'threw away' pole with mistake
Kimi Raikkonen believes he could have claimed pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix had he not made a mistake on his final flying lap in Q3.

Hamilton: I was taking the car to places it didn't want to go
After qualifying fourth for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton says he never had the pace to battle for pole position at the Hungaroring.

Kvyat edges even closer to race ban
Daniil Kvyat has been docked three grid positions ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix grid after he impeded Lance Stroll during the opening session of qualifying.

Di Resta likens late Williams call-up to jumping off a cliff
After being called up for qualifying with less than two hours' notice in Hungary, Paul di Resta admitted being "scared, nervous, anxious" at his first proper Formula One session since 2013.

Bottas says Ferrari was unbeatable in Q3 at Hungaroring
Valtteri Bottas said Mercedes did not have the pace to match Ferrari's front-row lockout in Hungary, something he thought would be the case after seeing the Italian team's pace in FP3.

Ricciardo: I won't have many friends left after Hungarian GP
After having to settle for an underwhelming sixth on the grid in Hungary, Daniel Ricciardo is ready to get his elbows out and attack from the start of Sunday's race.

Alonso: I've had better birthday presents
After qualifying a season's-best seventh on the grid at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso said the result was in line with McLaren's expectations but well short of his ambitions.

Final Practice

FP3 Report: Vettel and Ferrari dominate final practice in Hungary
Sebastian Vettel set a blistering pace in the final practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, smashing the previous lap record by over a second with a time of 1:17.017.

10 years on: When Fernando Alonso vs Lewis Hamilton went nuclear in Hungary
Maurice Hamilton looks back at what went on at McLaren and how the rivalry went nuclear at the Hungaroring.

Di Resta replaces unwell Massa for Hungarian Grand Prix
Williams reserve driver Paul di Resta is set for a shock first appearance in Formula One since 2013 as Felipe Massa's stand-in after the Brazilian was taken ill ahead of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Ferrari confident it can avoid grid penalties for turbo changes
Ferrari believes it can make it to the end of the season without incurring a grid penalty for using a fifth turbocharger on the cars of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen.

Friday practice

FP2 report: Ricciardo quickest again in tight second practice
After topping first practice, Daniel Ricciardo continued Red Bull's strong start to the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend by keeping himself at the top of the timesheets for the afternoon session.

FP1 report: Ricciardo tops first practice in Hungary
Daniel Ricciardo set the pace in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Red Bull and Ferrari both outpaced Mercedes.

Who said what after practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Hungaroring paddock following Friday practice for the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Sauber confirms new Ferrari engine deal
Sauber has reached an agreement with Ferrari to run up-to-date engines next year after signing a multi-year agreement with the Italian team.

Hamilton: Solution to lack of pace unclear
Lewis Hamilton says it is unclear which setup direction Mercedes should take in order to overcome the deficit he faced to Daniel Ricciardo's fastest Friday practice time at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Vettel predicts close three-way fight for pole
Sebastian Vettel is expecting a three-way battle for pole position between Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix, following a competitive pair of practice sessions on Friday.

Ricciardo: Upgraded Red Bull feels like a B-spec car
After topping Friday's practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo is confident Red Bull will remain competitive throughout the upcoming race weekend.

Hulkenberg faces grid drop in Hungary
Nico Hulkenberg is set for a grid penalty at the Hungarian Grand Prix after an unscheduled gearbox change ahead of final practice.

Frustrated Palmer explains nightmare Friday
Jolyon Palmer says FP2 was more like rallycross than Formula One before his crash into the barriers ahead, something he put down to the work done to fix his Renault after a costly brush with the kerbs in Friday's morning session.

Magnussen brands Lewis Hamilton 'disrespectful' after FP2 block
Kevin Magnussen has criticised Lewis Hamilton for blocking him in FP2, saying the three-time world champion is a repeat offender and suggesting he does not care about other drivers.

Alonso fed up of 'copy and paste' stories about future
Fernando Alonso says he is growing irritated by having to repeat himself about the fact he will decide on his Formula One future after the summer break.

Build up

The best of the reaction from Thursday's media sessions.

F1 drivers split on Halo introduction
ESPN rounds up all 20 F1 drivers' opinions on the news the FIA will introduce the controversial Halo protection device to the series in 2018.

Sauber and Honda pull plug on 2018 deal
Honda and Sauber have agreed to pull the plug on their deal for the Japanese manufacturer to supply the Swiss team with Formula One engines in 2018.

Hamilton: It would be tough to leave Mercedes
After four and a half years at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton says it would be very difficult to leave the team and drive elsewhere when his contract expires at the end of 2018.

Raikkonen: My current form is not good enough
After a disappointing first half of the 2017 season, Kimi Raikkonen is determined to build on his strong performance at the British Grand Prix and trigger a turnaround in his form.

Vettel in no rush to decide future
Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel says deciding where he will be driving in 2018 can wait until later in the year.

FIA expects final Halo designs to look better than prototype
By the time Formula One teams have integrated the Halo cockpit protection system into their 2018 chassis designs, the FIA is expecting the device to look more pleasing to the eye.

Grosjean cleared air with Wolff in post-British GP phone call
Romain Grosjean says he and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff spoke on the phone after the British Grand Prix to explain the comments both made after qualifying that weekend.

Palmer reassured he will keep Renault seat after summer break
Jolyon Palmer is confident he will keep his Renault seat after the Hungarian Grand Prix despite increasing speculation of a return for Robert Kubica.

Grosjean: Halo announcement was a sad day for F1
Romain Grosjean has labelled last Wednesday's announcement that Halo will be introduced next year as "a sad day" for Formula One.

Pirelli reveals cause of Raikkonen's British GP tyre failure
Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic tyre failure in the closing stages of the British Grand Prix was caused by external damage, Pirelli's investigation has concluded.

Preview

Three-way fight in Budapest?
Can Red Bull enter the mix at the Hungaroring? ESPN looks ahead to the 11th round of the 2017 season.

Video

Social Story of the Hungarian Grand Prix
Check out all of the best reaction from social media surrounding the Hungarian Grand Prix.

McLaren make most of Hungary Grand Prix
Gary Anderson discusses McLaren's impressive performance in Hungary, where they promised they'd put on a show.

Momentum with Ferrari as the break begins
Gary Anderson looks back on an excellent end to the opening half of the season for Ferrari, and wonders if they can hold their advantage.

Did Ferrari and Mercedes make the correct team calls?
Gary Anderson assesses the team orders made by Ferrari and Mercedes at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Did Verstappen deserve his Hungary punishment
Gary Anderson looks back on an excellent end to the opening half of the season for Ferrari, and wonders if they can hold their advantage.

Can Ferrari overcome Mercedes in Hungary?
ESPN's Jennie Gow brings you all the latest news from the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.

How does Force India get from Silverstone to Hungary?
Jennie Gow visits the Force India factory at Silverstone as they prepare to make the trip to the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Tech Corner: Red Bull in breach of regulations?
Gary Anderson and Jennie Gow discuss whether or not Red Bull's front wing is in breach of FIA regulations.

Are Red Bull favourites to win the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Jennie Gow and Gary Anderson discuss whether Red Bull can overcome Mercedes and Ferrari to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Chilton: Budapest usually puts on a great show
Former F1 driver Max Chilton talks about his expectations ahead of the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Maurice's Memories: Hungarian Grand Prix
Maurice Hamilton remembers F1's first race behind the Iron Curtain, the 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Stats and facts

About the circuit: Although Hungary first hosted a grand prix in the 1930s, the Second World War and the advent of the Iron Curtain meant motor racing in Eastern Europe was seriously limited until the late 60s. In the 1980s Bernie Ecclestone looked to introduce a race behind the Iron Curtain, looking initially at Moscow before turning to Budapest, with a plan to run a race on a temporary road circuit in the city centre.

Organisers made the bold move to build a completely new circuit in a valley 12 miles from Budapest; the circuit was completed in just eight months and the landscape offering amazing spectators facilities with around 80% of the circuit visible from any vantage point.

The circuit held its first race in August 1986; it was a huge success attracting a crowd of nearly 200,000. The tight and twisty track has offered some excellent close races over the years, notably the 1990 race when Thierry Boutson won the race by less than 0.3 of a second from Ayrton Senna. The circuit is loved by some and considered twisty, hot and dusty by others.

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Most wins

5 - Lewis Hamilton (2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016)

4 - Michael Schumacher (1994, 1998, 2001, 2004)

3 - Ayrton Senna (1988, 1991, 1992)

2 - Nelson Piquet (1986, 1987)

2 - Damon Hill (1993, 1995)

2 - Jacques Villeneuve (1996, 1997)

2 - Mika Hakkinen (1999, 2000)

2 - Jenson Button (2006, 2011)