Updated On: 02 August, 2021 09:29 AM IST | Budapest | AFP
Alpine’s Esteban registers first-ever win at chaotic Hungarian GP; Hamilton takes c’ship lead

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas collides with Red Bull’s Mexican driver Sergio Perez during the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest yesterday. Pics/AFP, Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton missed the chance to chalk up his 100th victory but did take over the lead in the championship as France’s Esteban Ocon steered his way through a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to collect his first-ever win.
After a tactical error dropped pole-sitter Hamilton to last place, the Briton picked his way through the field, finally clawing his way past Ocon’s Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso, to finish third behind the Frenchman and Sebastian Vettel in the Aston Martin. “What a moment! It feels so good!,” said Ocon.