{"id":25114,"date":"2024-07-09T16:05:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T20:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/?p=25114"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:05:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T20:05:16","slug":"can-hamilton-make-it-two-in-a-row-at-the-2024-hungarian-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/sports\/can-hamilton-make-it-two-in-a-row-at-the-2024-hungarian-grand-prix\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamilton Make it Two in a Row at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>2024 Hungarian Grand Prix<\/strong>&nbsp;is fast approaching, and all eyes are on whether Lewis Hamilton can secure back-to-back victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into the key contenders and storylines for this highly anticipated race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.8qx1dssi0y42\"><strong>Race Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event<\/strong>: 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Hungaroring, Mogyor\u00f3d, Hungary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: July 21, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laps<\/strong>: 70<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track Length<\/strong>: 2.72 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Odds<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sports.betonline.ag\/sportsbook\/futures-and-props\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1720558937912338&amp;usg=AOvVaw2L8WE8Bg1XE3tHFXkVJUoy\">BetOnline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.kye91gqhrtnm\"><strong>Key Contenders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.th86ybwws1nm\"><strong>Max Verstappen: The Favorite<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Max Verstappen&nbsp;<\/strong>(-150) is heavily favored to win his third consecutive Hungarian Grand Prix. The three-time reigning world champion holds a commanding 84-point lead over his closest rival,&nbsp;<strong>Lando Norris&nbsp;<\/strong>(+350), in the drivers\u2019 championship standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a recent two-race losing streak, Verstappen&#8217;s dominance at the Hungaroring last year, where he finished 33 seconds ahead of Norris, makes him the man to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.gwpqxa64ns66\"><strong>Lewis Hamilton: A Resurgent Champion<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven-time F1 champion&nbsp;<strong>Lewis Hamilton&nbsp;<\/strong>(+1000) is riding high after his first victory since the 2021 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>His win at the British Grand Prix<\/strong>&nbsp;not only ended a 56-race drought but also marked his 104th career win, setting&nbsp;<strong>a new F1 record.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Mercedes securing back-to-back wins for the first time since 2021, Hamilton&#8217;s chances at the Hungaroring are looking bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.ua0j0hqc5pkf\"><strong>Season Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Six Different Winners<\/strong>: The 2024 F1 season has seen six different drivers win the first 12 races, a stark contrast to the previous year where only three drivers shared victories across 22 races.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competitive Season<\/strong>: The competition has been fierce, making this one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.jt188nkibcwi\"><strong>Recent Performances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mercedes Momentum<\/strong>: After Hamilton&#8217;s victory, Mercedes is aiming for a third-straight win. George Russell (+1000), who had a strong showing in Austria and claimed pole position at Silverstone, is another strong contender despite a setback due to a water system issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oscar Piastri<\/strong>: The young Australian (+1200) showed promise but faced setbacks due to qualifying errors and pit stop strategies. He remains a dark horse for the race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charles Leclerc<\/strong>: The Monegasque driver (+2000) has struggled since his win in Monaco, failing to finish in the top-five in three of the last four races.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.vur5u7sec3bh\"><strong>Best Bets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.knh7qr5syfmb\"><strong>Top Picks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Max Verstappen (-150)<\/strong>: With six wins in 12 races, Verstappen is the safest bet, although his odds suggest a closer competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lewis Hamilton (+1000)<\/strong>: Given his recent form and history at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton offers great value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>George Russell (+1000)<\/strong>: Riding on Mercedes\u2019 recent success, Russell is another potential winner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.uv64b5ktkh7a\"><strong>Potential Surprises:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oscar Piastri (+1200)<\/strong>: If McLaren can avoid mistakes, Piastri could secure his first career GP victory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charles Leclerc (+2000)<\/strong>: Despite recent struggles, Leclerc has the talent to pull off an upset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix promises excitement and fierce competition. With Max Verstappen aiming for a third-straight win and Lewis Hamilton looking to continue his resurgence, this race is set to be a thrilling battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on the emerging talents and experienced champions as they vie for victory at the iconic Hungaroring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;2024 Hungarian Grand Prix&nbsp;is fast approaching, and all eyes are on whether Lewis Hamilton can secure back-to-back victories. 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