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George Russell, who started in pole, was third in his Mercedes. Getty
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Budapest on July 31, 2022. Reuters
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Max Verstappen celebrates with his team. AP
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Max Verstappen celebrates after winning in Hungary. AP
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Race winner Max Verstappen passes his team celebrating on the pitwall. Getty
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Max Verstappen during the race. EPA
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Max Verstappen started tenth on the grid - and won. Getty
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Lewis Hamilton finished second in his Mercedes. EPA
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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc had another tough race day. AFP
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after finishing in second place. Reuters
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George Russell, who started in pole, was third in his Mercedes. Getty
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Budapest on July 31, 2022. Reuters
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Max Verstappen celebrates with his team. AP
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Max Verstappen celebrates after winning in Hungary. AP
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Race winner Max Verstappen passes his team celebrating on the pitwall. Getty
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Max Verstappen during the race. EPA
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Max Verstappen started tenth on the grid - and won. Getty
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Lewis Hamilton finished second in his Mercedes. EPA
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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc had another tough race day. AFP
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after finishing in second place. Reuters
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George Russell, who started in pole, was third in his Mercedes. Getty
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25 August, 2022
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