Hamilton vs Verstappen into Turn 1 and Ricciardo's racing return – What To Watch For in the Hungarian GP

Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix was a thrilling affair as Lando Norris threatened to go one better than last time out at Silverstone and take pole position, before Lewis Hamilton stormed through to grab his first pole of the year ahead of Max Verstappen. But now it's all eyes on race day – so here's what to look out for when the lights go out at the Hungaroring...
1. Hamilton vs Verstappen into Turn 1
The 2021 season saw a brutal, no-holds-barred fight for the championship between Hamilton and Verstappen, with neither willing to give an inch in their battle for the crown.
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