Brit now holds health­y lead over Vettel after victor­y in Hungar­oringBUDAPEST: Lewis Hamilton leads Formula One into the August break by a healthy margin but, despite winning from pole position in Hungary on Sunday, the champion feels Mercedes still have some catching up to do. The circuit is famously difficult for overtaking and Bottas, however much it pained him to be told, proved an excellent ‘wingman’ in keeping the Ferraris behind while Hamilton built a buffer. Work to doThe Briton has now won six times in Hungary, more than any driver, but has yet to do so and take the title in the same season. We’ve got to try and catch them,” said Hamilton of Ferrari’s perceived pace advantage. Belgium is next up, followed by Italy, and Hamilton won both of those last year.

Source: The Express Tribune July 30, 2018 10:30 UTC