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LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Hamilton leads FP2, Stroll sidelined for Aston Martin

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Hungarian GP
LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Hamilton leads FP2, Stroll sidelined for Aston Martin

Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin F1 car

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Hungarian GP
Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin F1 car

Why fans don't get true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules - but it is fixable, according to Haas boss

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F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin

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F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin

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Malaysia weighs up F1 2026 round as rescheduled Bahrain GP plan fades

Aston Martin's heavily updated AMR26 breaks cover in Hungary pitlane

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Aston Martin's heavily updated AMR26 breaks cover in Hungary pitlane

‘If you're not ready to adapt, you're not good enough’ - Norris addresses changing driving styles in F1 2026

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‘If you're not ready to adapt, you're not good enough’ - Norris addresses changing driving styles in F1 2026

LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Stroll suffers suspension failure as Aston Martin runs massive upgrade package

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LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Stroll suffers suspension failure as Aston Martin runs massive upgrade package

Button hails Brawn car as best yet

Jenson Button hailed his Brawn car in Turkey as the best he has driven so far this year after storming to his sixth victory of the season

The Briton started from second position behind Sebastian Vettel, but he took the lead very early on and never looked back.

Button was unbeatable again and took his sixth win in seven races, finishing over six seconds ahead of Mark Webber after cruising over the final laps.

"Today the car was the best it has been this year," said a delighted Button. "We have been quick on other occasions but the car was loose and not suiting my style. I have to thank everyone, it just keeps getting better.

"I don't know if this circuit suits us more than other. The car was fantastic today and I wish I could have had all the boys of the podium."

Although Button came under pressure from pole-setter Vettel in the second part of the race, he was aware that the Red Bull driver had an extra stop to do and admitted he was never too worried.

The Briton claimed his team was simply in another league this weekend.

"It was okay, I knew that he was going short," Button said. "We knew what lap he was going to stop on. It is still not a very nice feeling to see a car catch you eight tenths a lap. Today we were a step ahead and it is a nice feeling."

The Brawn driver is now 26 points ahead of team-mate Rubens Barrichello in the standings, and with the British Grand Prix coming up.

"The British GP is always special even when times have been tougher. Leading the championship by 26 points is quite a nice feeling and I am looking forward to it very much," added Button, who became the first man to win in Turkey having not started from pole.

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