News Details
The moral victor of the 1997 Hungarian GP
Phillip van Osten
10/08/2024 at 11:4510/08/2024 at 11:35 Damon Hill was the moral victor of the 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix held on this day 27 years ago, just missing out on a sensational win with his Arrows-Yamaha. The reigning world champion, who had qualified third at the Hungaroring, was out in front heading to the checkered flag when a hydraulic issue put him out of contention on the final lap of the race and handed the win to Jacques Villeneuve's Williams. Hill had endured a dismal year with Arrows, but second place was unfortunately no consolation for what should have been a major upset victory.
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton distracted during first half of the season?...
Lewis Hamilton's 2024 season has shifted into gear after his superb...
5mo ago from GPBlog.com
When will be the first F1 Grand Prix after the 2024...
With the summer break are ongoing, Formula One fans are eager to count...
5mo ago from GPBlog.com
When was the last time drivers on the F1 grid won a...
After 14 Grands Prix weekends completed, seven drivers have won a race in...
5mo ago from GPBlog.com
Red Bull appeal to fans: 'Choose our livery for the...
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will drive their RB20s at the Singapore...
5mo ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Should MotoGP follow WSBK and let sprint races decide...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales: ‘I’d already be MotoGP...
Maverick Vinales believes he would have already become a MotoGP world...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda hopes Mir doesn’t lose motivation during its...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Di Giannantonio will try to “annoy” Marquez and...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Marco Andretti secures ride for 20th Indy 500 start
Andretti Global confirmed on Tuesday that it will field a fourth car in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar considering Denver and Mexico races for future...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
The spotlight is now on IndyCar, Indy NXT as both...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Conor Daly finally returns full time for 2025 with...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Dacia gives up: Loeb to return home after Dakar exit
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2025, Stage 4: Al-Rajhi strikes back to win,...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
What Toyota expects from Rovanpera on his full-time...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Cornejo blasts Dakar: "Do you have to come from a...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Football rumours: Arsenal in for Mbeumo? Everton...
ay’s rumours have themselves a new spot
35m ago from TheGuardian.com
European giants weighing up £60m January raid for...
Jhon Duran could be close to leaving Aston Villa this month as sources...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for...
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news...
25m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal latest - Timber: We want to win everything
No description available...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Jos Verstappen to Lawson: Don’t make the big mistake I...
As Red Bull Racing enters the 2025 Formula 1... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Verstappen handed major F1 rule warning ahead of 2025 season
Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Huge Monaco Grand Prix decision made after Spa F1 snub
A decision on the future of the Monaco Grand Prix... Read More »
55m ago from GPFans.com
