The 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix: Thrills and Disqualification
A Maiden Victory and a Controversial Disqualification
Introduction
The 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 Rolex Magyar Nagydíj 2021, was a thrilling race held on 1 August 2021 at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary.
Race Highlights and Results
Alpine's Esteban Ocon emerged victorious in a dramatic race filled with unexpected twists and turns. He secured his first-ever Formula 1 win, driving a brilliant race in challenging conditions.
Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin initially crossed the finish line in second place, but a post-race fuel sample issue led to his disqualification. This handed third place to Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, who had a strong race despite starting from the back of the grid.
Controversial Disqualification
Vettel's disqualification sparked controversy and debate. The technical regulations require teams to provide a certain amount of fuel for post-race inspection. However, Aston Martin was unable to extract the required sample from Vettel's car, leading to his disqualification.
Aston Martin protested the decision, claiming that they had enough fuel in the car but that the FIA's procedures made it impossible to extract the sample. The protest was rejected, and Vettel's disqualification remained in place.
Other Notable Moments
The 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix featured several other notable moments:
- Max Verstappen of Red Bull crashed out of the race on the opening lap, handing a significant advantage to his rivals.
- George Russell of Williams impressed with a strong drive, finishing in eighth place and earning points for his team.
- Fernando Alonso of Alpine had a brilliant start, moving up from 13th to fifth place on the first lap.
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