Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth after costly mistakes at Hungarian GP

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth after costly mistakes at Hungarian GP
Summary

Lewis Hamilton concluded the Hungarian Grand Prix in fifth place, facing setbacks that hindered his performance. Despite qualifying second, Hamilton received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri, impacting his race strategy. He initially battled for a podium but incurred a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc started from the front row but also struggled, finishing just ahead in fourth, unable to capitalize on initial speed. Both drivers voiced frustration regarding their respective teams’ performances and strategic choices during the race.

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  • •Hamilton started P2 but dropped to P5 due to penalties and mistakes.
  • •He battled with Max Verstappen and later allowed Kimi Antonelli to pass to avoid penalties.
  • •Hamilton received a five-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane.
  • •Leclerc also underperformed, finishing fourth after starting from the front row.
  • •Both drivers acknowledged the need for improvement in future races.
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Lewis Hamilton’s title ambitions suffered another blow as he finished fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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