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Verstappen's ninth victory of the season saw him extend his advantage to a 110-point championship lead over teammate Sergio Perez signal the team's dominance this season.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his seventh consecutive victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking a landmark 12th straight win for the team.
The results further cemented Red Bull's status as a formidable force in F1, surpassing McLaren's record set in 1988 by legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.
From the opening lap, Verstappen showcased an awe-inspiring drive, passing pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton with ease to assert his dominance at Turn One.
Once ahead, the championship leader cruised to the finish line, winning by a commanding 33 seconds.
Verstappen's ninth victory of the season saw him extend his advantage to a 110-point championship lead over teammate Sergio Perez signal the team's dominance this season.
McLaren's Lando Norris put up an impressive fight, securing second place despite late pressure from Red Bull's Perez, who rallied from ninth place to finish third.
Norris managed to stave off Perez's late charge, marking another strong performance from the McLaren driver.
Meanwhile, Hamilton's Mercedes struggled to match the pace, with the seven-time world champion finishing fourth after losing three positions on the opening lap.
Despite the palpable excitement on the track, the race was not without its share of disappointments.
Alpine suffered a double DNF as teammates Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon collided in a first-corner scuffle, dealing a blow to the team's standing in the Constructors' Championship.
McLaren, on the other hand, strengthened their grip on P5, thanks to Norris and fifth-place finisher Oscar Piastri.
George Russell staged an excellent recovery from his 18th place on the grid to finish sixth, an advancement aided by Charles Leclerc's five-second time penalty for a pit lane speeding violation.
Ferrari's woes continued, with Leclerc finishing seventh, despite a promising start.
His teammate, Carlos Sainz, too, experienced a challenging race day, finishing eighth despite having initially climbed from P11 to P6.
In his return to F1, Daniel Ricciardo found himself in a less than desirable 13th place for AlphaTauri, following an initial chain reaction collision triggered by Zhou Guanyu.
The Hungarian Grand Prix proved to be an arena of epic battles and record-shattering performances, underscoring the indomitable spirit of F1 racing.
With Red Bull at the zenith of their prowess and McLaren rising through the ranks, the season promises more intense showdowns as teams recalibrate and strategise for the races ahead.
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