DHL Fastest Lap Award: Formula 1 Aramco Magyar Nagydíj 2020 (Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes)

There was no stopping Lewis Hamilton in the 2020 Hungarian GP. The Mercedes driver delivered an almost flawless weekend, claiming his seventh Hungarian pole on Saturday, leading for most of Sunday’s race and posting the DHL Fastest Lap on the run-up to the finish line.

The Hungaroring has always been one of Hamilton’s favorite tracks. This victory was his eighth - only one other Formula 1 driver has managed eight victories on any one race track, namely record world championship winner Michael Schumacher.

Hamilton’s victory was never in danger. He excelled in the early mixed conditions and had built up a lead of well over 20 seconds, five laps before the end. Still missing, however, was the fastest lap, and he wanted the bonus point at all costs: “I have already lost a world championship by a single point once before. So, I know how crucial it is to make the most of every moment.”

Hamilton’s lead was big enough to make the additional pit stop, change to a set of soft tires and mount a determined challenge for the best time. After discussions over the team radio, it was agreed that he would pit with four laps to go.

With the stop coming so late in the race, Hamilton realistically had only two shots at it, but he made the most of them. His time of 1:16.627 minutes on the last lap was not only the DHL Fastest Lap, but also a new track record. Hamilton therefore comes away from Hungary with a maximum haul of 26 points and leapfrogs past his team-mate Valtteri Bottas straight into the world championship lead.

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