HINCH'S HEROES: Who impressed IndyCar star James Hinchliffe in the Hungary heat?


A maiden Grand Prix winner, internal squabbles over the radio at McLaren, and another Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton battle – there was plenty of action at the Hungaroring on Sunday, and former IndyCar star turned F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe watched it all unfold, and has picked out his five heroes from the race weekend in Budapest…
Oscar Piastri – P1
It’s hard to argue that this wasn’t a deserved win from Piastri. Yes, the late race re-order undoubtedly took some of the shine off what should otherwise be a life changing day in a young driver’s career, but the fact is Piastri did everything that was required from him to earn the win.
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