BUDAPEST, July 18 — Lewis Hamilton broke the circuit lap record and drew level with Michael Schumacher for another feat today as he claimed a record-increasing 90th pole position of his career for tomorrow’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The six-time world champion clocked a stunning time of one minute...
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton before qualifying at the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary, July 18, 2020. — Reuters pic
The six-time world champion clocked a stunning time of one minute and 13.447 seconds on his second run in final qualifying to finish just ahead of team-mate Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes reeled off their 65th front-row lockout. “And Valtteri doesn’t make it easy for me. It takes perfection to do laps like that so this is one of the things I enjoy most.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hamilton on top as Mercedes dominate in Hungary | Malay MailBUDAPEST, July 17 — Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of team-mate Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes dominated today’s opening practice for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The defending six-time world champion clocked a best lap in one minute and 16.003 seconds to outpace the...
Read more »
Australia’s Victoria sets record for new Covid-19 cases second day in a row | Malay MailSYDNEY, July 17 — Australia’s second-most populous state of Victoria today reported a record increase in daily new coronavirus cases for the second straight day. Victoria recorded 428 new daily infections, Premier Daniel Andrews said, a day after logging its previous high of 317 new cases. It...
Read more »
Russell and Latifi staying at Williams while Bottas to remain at Mercedes | Malay MailBUDAPEST, July 16 — George Russell said today that Williams have refused to allow him to leave next season, ending speculation that he might replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes. Williams, who were put up for sale before the coronavirus-delayed season started two weeks ago in Austria, also...
Read more »
French PM blasts sex case row over incoming interior minister | Malay MailPARIS, July 17 — New French Prime Minister Jean Castex yesterday blasted a firestorm of criticism surrounding the nomination as interior minister of Gerald Darmanin, following accusations of sexual misconduct. Castex said he deplored attacks on Darmanin, a rising star of the French centre right,...
Read more »
Vettel shines in wet Hungarian practice as Hamilton takes rain check | Malay MailBUDAPEST, July 18 ― Sebastian Vettel provided a reminder of the talents that won him four drivers' world titles yesterday when he topped the times for Ferrari in a wet second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton opting to sit out the session. Vettel, looking for a new team...
Read more »
US coronavirus cases rise by over 70,000 for second day in a row | Malay MailWASHINGTON, July 18 — For a second day in a row, US coronavirus cases rose by over 70,000 as Americans clashed over wearing masks and whether to reopen schools in a few weeks. Cases yesterday rose by at least 70,674 after climbing by a record 77,499 on Thursday, the largest increase posted by any...
Read more »