This was a race dominated by team politics rather than actual racing — and one act of great sportsmanship. Lewis Hamilton conceded third place in the Hungarian Grand Prix to his team-mate, Valtteri Bottas, on the final corner, keeping a promise that he had made 25 laps earlier. Giving up the final step on the podium cost the Briton three points in the championship battle but he left Budapest with his head held high, albeit 14 points behind the title leader Sebastian Vettel. Victorious Vettel is 14 points clear in the drivers’ championship Mark Thompson/Getty ImagesThe Ferrari driver led at the Hungaroring from lights out to chequered flag, but only thanks to his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen. While Vettel struggled for pace due to an issue with his…

Source: The Times July 30, 2017 23:05 UTC