Lewis Hamilton wins in Hungary

Ross Brawn is convinced Mercedes can carry their momentum into the second half of the season in their pursuit of this year's Formula One world titles.

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Lewis Hamilton, centre, celebrates with his Mercedes team following his first win for the outfit (Peter J Fox/Getty Images)

F1: Lewis Hamilton switch to Mercedes vindicated by victory says Ross Brawn

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Lewis Hamilton after victory in Hungary

F1: It’s a long shot, but victory in Hungary makes me think Lewis Hamilton can win the world title

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Formula One: Lewis Hamilton hopeful of challenge for title after victory at Hungarian Grand Prix

The victory was his first since moving to Mercedes

Kimi Raikkonen and Vettel talk after the race, with the Finn managing to keep the championship leader at bay to take second - after the race Vettel played down an incident between the pair where Raikkonen had blocked him from passing during the last few laps (Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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Hungry Hamilton savours debut Mercedes victory

Lewis Hamilton after victory in Hungary

F1: Lewis Hamilton dedicates win in Hungary to ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger

Lewis Hamilton dedicated his fourth Hungarian Grand Prix win and his first victory for Mercedes to ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger and described the victory as a "Band Aid" which would temporarily heal his troubles off the track.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton snatches first Mercedes win

Lewis Hamilton finally grabbed his first victory with Mercedes by taking a record-equalling fourth chequered flag in Hungary.

Updates: Hungarian Grand Prix

Below is the top ten from the Hungarian Grand Prix, for which Britain's Lewis Hamilton qualified on pole, after 41 laps of the 72 lap race. A full report will follow soon after the finish.

Lewis Hamilton made it three pole positions in a row for the first time in his Formula One career as he confounded himself and his team

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton takes pole

Lewis Hamilton made it three pole positions in a row for the first time in his Formula One career as he confounded himself and his team.

Lewis Hamilton's worst fears confirmed by Sebastian Vettel

Briton admits to lack of pace in his Mercedes as tyre problem leaves them trailing Red Bull

F1: Sebastian Vettel leads Red Bull one-two during practice in Hungary

The current leader in the title race is the fastest in Hungary

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Lewis Hamilton: Must get quickly up to speed on 'new' Pirellis after Mercedes' testing ban

F1: Lewis Hamilton fights to avert another tyre disaster

The Hungaroring will pose Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team their sternest challenge this weekend as they try to make up lost ground after being banned from testing Pirelli’s latest tyres at Silverstone last week.

Lewis Hamilton

If you don't want to know the result, look away now: BBC apologise after revealing Lewis Hamilton finished in pole position

Highlights of qualifying for the German Grand Prix had not been aired

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