Lewis Hamilton bumped up to 2nd in Hungarian GP as Sebastian Vettel is DISQUALIFIED for fuel violation

LEWIS HAMILTON has been bumped up to second in the Hungarian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel was DISQUALIFIED. The German driver crossed the line in second behind race winner Esteban Ocon. But hours after the chequered flag was waved, he was booted out of the race. A fuel violation was the reason behind Vettel’s axe. […]

LEWIS HAMILTON has been bumped up to second in the Hungarian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel was DISQUALIFIED.

The German driver crossed the line in second behind race winner Esteban Ocon.

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Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the Hungary GP after his second-placed finish[/caption]

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The German Aston Martin driver violated fuel regulations[/caption]

But hours after the chequered flag was waved, he was booted out of the race.

A fuel violation was the reason behind Vettel’s axe.

That saw Hamilton rise from third to second on the podium – and a crucial extra three points in the Formula One drivers’ championship.

Carlos Sainz jumped up into third to complete the podium.

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