Button celebrates 200 races with Hungary win

Sunday 31st July 2011, 14:56  

Jenson Button celebrated his 200th Grand Prix in style with his second win of the season, Mclaren's fourth, ahead of the Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel.

Fernando Alonso managed to finish third despite a late spin, whilst Lewis Hamilton, who led from the start, struggled with the tactics and made a strategic error which ultimtaley, along with a spin and drive-through, cost him victory - he finished fourth.

Mark Webber, Felipe Massa, Paul di Resta, Sebastien Buemi, Nico Rosberg and Jaime Alguersuari rounded off the top ten points paying positions.

For a full race report, check out our live text commentary here.

Hungarian GP Results:

PosDriverTeamGapPts
01. J. Button McLaren
25
02. S. Vettel Red Bull +3.5 18
03. F. Alonso Ferrari +19.8 15
04. L. Hamilton McLaren +48.3 12
05. M. Webber Red Bull +49.7 10
06. F. Massa Ferrari +1:23.1 8
07. P. di Resta Force India +1 lap 6
08. S. Buemi Toro Rosso +1 lap 4
09. N. Rosberg Mercedes +1 lap 2
10. J. Alguersuari Toro Rosso +1 lap 1
11. K. Kobayashi Sauber +1 lap
12. V. Petrov Renault +1 lap
13. R. Barrichello Williams +2 laps  
14. A. Sutil Force India +2 laps  
15. S. Perez Sauber +2 laps  
16. P. Maldonado Williams +2 laps  
17. T. Glock Virgin +4 laps
18. D. Ricciardo HRT +4 laps  
19. J. d'Ambrosio Virgin +5 laps  
20. V. Liuzzi HRT +5 laps  
21. H. Kovalainen Team Lotus Retired
22. M. Schumacher Mercedes Retired  
23. N. Heidfeld Renault Retired
24. J. Trulli Team Lotus Retired

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