A win never looked on the cards for Ferrari given Red Bull’s performance advantage. But Fernando Alonso was able to split the RB6s on race day giving him a useful haul of points. Team mate Felipe Massa, however, never figured in the battle at the front.
Day: 1 August 2010 articles archive
First zero of 2010 (Mercedes race review)
Posted onMercedes failed to score for the first time in 2010 at the Hungaroring. And Michael Schumacher came in for criticism after a dangerous move on Rubens Barrichello. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 14 6 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’21.630 (+0.819) 1’20.811 Race position 11 Average race lap 1’28.262 (-1.436) 1’29.699 Laps 69/70 15/70 Pit … Continue reading First zero of 2010 (Mercedes race review)
Points for Petrov (Renault race review)
Posted onRobert Kubica Vitaly Petrov Qualifying position 8 7 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’21.328 (+0.099) 1’21.229 Race position 5 Average race lap 1’37.270 (+9.573) 1’27.697 Laps 23/70 70/70 Pit stops 2 1 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new window Robert Kubica At the end of free practice both … Continue reading Points for Petrov (Renault race review)
Both cars in points (Williams race review)
Posted onWilliams had both cars in the points once again, reducing Force India’s lead over them in the constructors’ championship to seven points. Rubens Barrichello Nico Hulkenberg Qualifying position 12 10 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’21.331 (+0.056) 1’21.275 Race position 10 6 Average race lap 1’27.980 (+0.233) 1’27.747 Laps 69/70 70/70 Pit stops 1 1 You … Continue reading Both cars in points (Williams race review)
Sutil taken out (Force India race review)
Posted onAfter their tyre blunder in Hockenheim Force India managed to make a similar mistake in the first practice session, sending reserve driver Paul di Resta out on the wrong rubber, and were fined. The had more problems in the pits on race day but on this occasion they were completely blameless. Adrian Sutil Vitantonio Liuzzi … Continue reading Sutil taken out (Force India race review)
Reward in 300th GP (Sauber race review)
Posted onSauber marked their 300th Grand Prix – including 85 started as BMW – with their best result of the season so far. Both drivers were in the points for the first time in 2010. Pedro de la Rosa Kamui Kobayashi Qualifying position 9 23 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’21.891 (-0.331) 1’22.222 Race position 7 9 … Continue reading Reward in 300th GP (Sauber race review)
Bad start for Buemi (STR race review)
Posted onSebastien Buemi Jaime Alguersuari Qualifying position 15 17 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’21.897 (-0.101) 1’21.998 Race position 12 Average race lap 1’28.358 (-15.662) 1’44.020 Laps 69/70 1/70 Pit stops 1 0 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new window Sebastien Buemi Blamed a lack of downforce for the … Continue reading Bad start for Buemi (STR race review)
Best new team again (Lotus race review)
Posted onJarno Trulli Heikki Kovalainen Qualifying position 20 19 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’24.199 (+0.079) 1’24.120 Race position 15 14 Average race lap 1’30.575 (+0.013) 1’30.562 Laps 67/70 67/70 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new window Jarno Trulli Felt he wasn’t able to extract … Continue reading Best new team again (Lotus race review)
Pit stops spoil race (Virgin race review)
Posted onHopes were high on Saturday after Timo Glock out-qualified the Lotuses but pit stop problems in the race frustrated Virgin. Timo Glock Lucas di Grassi Qualifying position 18 21 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’24.050 (-1.068) 1’25.118 Race position 16 18 Average race lap 1’30.973 (-1.802) 1’32.775 Laps 67/70 66/70 Pit stops 1 2 You need … Continue reading Pit stops spoil race (Virgin race review)
Yamamoto lags behind (HRT race review)
Posted onThe HRT duo brought up the rear again. Sakon Yamamoto Bruno Senna Qualifying position 24 22 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’26.453 (+0.062) 1’26.391 Race position 19 17 Average race lap 1’33.234 (+1.824) 1’31.410 Laps 66/70 67/70 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new window … Continue reading Yamamoto lags behind (HRT race review)
How Kamui Kobayashi gained 14 places to finish ninth (Hungarian GP analysis)
Posted onKamui Kobayashi might not have fancied his chances of scoring a point from 23rd on the grid but he was able to pick up two, thanks in part to a very effective start. But Sebastian Vettel ended the race two places lower than he started, unable to attack Fernando Alonso for second. Perhaps he could … Continue reading How Kamui Kobayashi gained 14 places to finish ninth (Hungarian GP analysis)
Hungarian Grand Prix pit stops
Posted onDriver Team Pit stop time On lap 1 Jenson Button McLaren 3.582 14 2 Mark Webber Red Bull 3.588 43 3 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull 3.6 15 4 Lewis Hamilton McLaren 3.638 15 5 Rubens Barrichello Williams 3.737 55 6 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber 3.861 16 7 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso 4.335 15 8 Fernando Alonso … Continue reading Hungarian Grand Prix pit stops
Hungarian Grand Prix fastest laps
Posted onYou need to upgrade your Flash Player View interactive chart full screen Tick/untick drivers’ names to show their laps, click and drag to zoom Rank Driver Car Fastest lap Deficit to fastest lap 1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1’22.362 2 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1’22.651 0.289 3 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1’22.811 0.449 4 Fernando Alonso … Continue reading Hungarian Grand Prix fastest laps
Renault and Mercedes fined for pit chaos
Posted onRenault and Mercedes have each been fined $50,000 for their roles in incidents that took place in the pit lane during the Hungarian Grand Prix. A wheel came off Nico Rosberg’s car and Renault’s lollipop man allowed Robert Kubica out of his pit box too soon, causing a collision with Adrian Sutil.
Webber grabs Hungary win after Vettel blunder
2010 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onMark Webber scored his fourth win of 2010 in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Schumacher given ten-place grid drop for his swerve at Barrichello (Updated)
Posted onThe Hungarian Grand Prix stewards are investigating Michael Schumacher for his attempt to keep Rubens Barrichello behind late in the race. Barrichello took Schumacher for tenth late in the race but the Mercedes driver pushed him towards the pit wall and off the track on the run towards turn one. Update: The stewards handed Schumacher … Continue reading Schumacher given ten-place grid drop for his swerve at Barrichello (Updated)
Vettel: “I was sleeping” at restart
2010 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel was unhappy with the drive-through penalty that cost him a likely win in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Webber takes championship lead – points standings in full
Posted onDrivers’ championship Position Driver Points 1 Mark Webber 161 2 Lewis Hamilton 157 3 Sebastian Vettel 151 4 Jenson Button 147 5 Fernando Alonso 141 6 Felipe Massa 97 7 Nico Rosberg 94 8 Robert Kubica 89 9 Michael Schumacher 38 10 Adrian Sutil 35 11 Rubens Barrichello 30 12 Vitaly Petrov 17 13 Kamui … Continue reading Webber takes championship lead – points standings in full
Hungarian Grand Prix result
Posted onPos Num Driver Car Laps Gap Difference Grid 1 6 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 70 2 2 8 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 70 17.821 17.821 3 3 5 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 70 19.252 1.431 1 4 7 Felipe Massa Ferrari 70 27.474 8.222 4 5 12 Vitaly Petrov Renault 70 73.192 45.718 7 6 10 … Continue reading Hungarian Grand Prix result
Rate the race: Hungary
Posted onWhat did you think of the Hungarian Grand Prix? Rate the race out of ten and leave a comment below: 1 = ‘Terrible’, 10 = ‘Perfect’