Records & Trophies broken - 2023 Hungarian GP Review

Max Verstappen is breaking Formula 1 records with Red Bull Racing.

Lando Norris is breaking Formula 1 trophies for Max Verstappen!

We're hosting live race screenings for Formula 1 fans in Mumbai for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

Where: Malad and Dadar SOCIAL

When: 30th July, 5.30 pm onward (IST)

Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah, Sundaram Ramaswami and Siddharth Shah will host a pre/post race interaction & F1 quiz for all attendees.

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix where admittedly, the Saturday was definitely more exciting than the Sunday. 

Max Verstappen running away at the start, Oscar Piastri jumping into P2, Lewis Hamilton's pole position, Zhou Guanyu being overzealous on the brakes and more.

Tune in!

(Season 2023, Episode 37)

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**Inside Line F1 Podcast: Episode 37 - Hungarian Grand Prix Review**

**Hosts:**
* Soumil Arora
* Kunal Shah

**Key Points:**

* Max Verstappen's dominance continues with his 12th consecutive Formula One race win and 44th overall victory.
* Sergio Perez had a strong recovery drive after qualifying in P9, showcasing his entertaining driving style.
* Lewis Hamilton secured pole position by a mere 0.03 seconds, highlighting the incredibly close competition at the front of the grid.
* Lando Norris is breaking trophies, literally, with his podium celebrations.
* McLaren has made significant strides in recent races, moving up the midfield and challenging for podium finishes.
* Alpine, on the other hand, has struggled since the Spanish GP, despite adding new members to their board.
* Zhou Guanyu's overzealous braking at the start caused a chain reaction, affecting several drivers, including Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.
* Ferrari's pit stop issues continue, with another slow stop costing Charles Leclerc valuable time.
* The cost cap era has not prevented teams like McLaren and Aston Martin from making significant improvements to their cars.
* Verstappen's points tally at the halfway mark of the season is comparable to Sebastian Vettel's entire title-winning season in 2012.
* The Belgian GP at Spa is the next race on the calendar, where Verstappen won from P14 last year.

**Quotes:**

* "Max Verstappen and Red Bull are breaking all the records." - Soumil Arora
* "Checo Perez is where the entertainment lies, if you really want entertainment." - Kunal Shah
* "McLaren is the team making the strides. They are the ones exciting us." - Soumil Arora
* "Alpine has added two new members to the board again. That's the difference." - Kunal Shah
* "Zhou Guanyu went into Daniel, who went into Esteban, who went into Gasly." - Soumil Arora
* "Ferrari finds a new way to just trip over themselves time and time again." - Soumil Arora
* "Verstappen has as many points at the halfway mark this year as Sebastian Vettel had in his entire title-winning 2012 season." - Kunal Shah

**Overall Message:**

The Hungarian Grand Prix provided more excitement in qualifying than in the race itself, with Max Verstappen dominating from start to finish. McLaren continues to impress with their upgrades, while Alpine struggles to find consistency. Ferrari's pit stop issues persist, and Lando Norris continues to break trophies in his unique style. The Formula One community eagerly anticipates the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, where Verstappen will aim to extend his winning streak.