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After a dramatic German Grand Prix that ended with a controversial yet memorable Lewis Hamilton victory from 14th on the starting grid, the never-ending Formula One calendar shifts its attention to a venue steeped in modern day history and notorious for right and wrong reasons.
The venue of this weekend's race is the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary. The Hungarian Grand Prix is no stranger to F1 fans around the globe and has been around since 1986, making it third on the all-time list of continuous presence in the sport, behind only Monza and Monaco.
This year's Hungarian GP should be just as interesting as past ones with Lewis Hamilton now leading the World Championship race ahead of his German counterpart Sebastian Vettel.
Both the competitors have tasted success at the Hungaroring but Hamilton boasts a record that nobody can claim to beat. With five race victories, the Briton holds the most wins at the track ahead of the likes of Michael Schumacher (four), Ayrton Senna (three) and Sebastian Vettel (two).
But if this season is anything to go by, we can expect the unexpected at a circuit which is known for just that. Keeping that in mind, here are the 5 best races to have ever taken place at the Hungarian GP:
#5 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix (Winner-Sebastian Vettel)
The 2015 Hungarian GP was contested in the unfortunate backdrop of the death of former driver Jules Bianchi making it an emotional day for all involved in the sport.
This season had also been a Mercedes-only showdown between teammates Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
The pair were a lot faster than the rest of the pack and it seemed as though another Mercedes victory was on the cards at the Hungaroring following Hamilton's pole finish in qualifying.
But it all fell apart for the Silver Arrows from the get-go. Ferrari duo Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen quickly asserted themselves over their competitors after a brilliant start and took advantage of faulty beginnings from Hamilton and Rosberg.
Though Raikkonen crashed out before he could finish the race, Vettel went all the way and grabbed a famous win.
What made this race even more compelling was the fact that Red Bull duo Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo came second and third respectively, with Toro-Rosso teenager Max Verstappen finishing fourth, making it Red Bull Junior Team graduates in the first four positions.
#4 2014 Hungarian GP (Winner: Daniel Ricciardo)
The 2014 Hungarian GP was one of the most exciting and enthralling of all time and ended with an unlikely winner in Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo.
Played out under the threat of thunderstorms, the race was dramatic from the very beginning with Hamilton starting from the pit lane and spinning off at turn two on the first lap itself. Miraculously, the Brit fought his way back from 22nd at one point, all the way up to a podium finish.
The race however, will be most remembered for the outstanding overtaking maneuvers pulled off by Ricciardo, moving past Hamilton on the outside of turn two on lap 67 and then taking Alonso on turn one in the following lap.
The race victory validated the Australian as a true renegade in F1 and will be firmly etched in the memory of racing fans for years to come.
#3 1986 Hungarian GP (Winner: Nelson Piquet)
This Hungarian GP was arguably one of the most famous of all time simply because of the hype surrounding the event. After Bernie Ecclestone's elaborate plan to expand the sport, F1 finally saw its appeal go beyond the 'Iron Curtain' and head to Hungary for the very first time.
It is said that 200,000 people showed up for this historic event and they got their money's worth all right.
The Brazilian duo of Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet began on the front of the grid after qualifying and quickly established dominance over the remaining field.
The battle for top-spot intensified till it came to an all-or-nothing point for Nelson Piquet who finally got one over his compatriot in the most epic way possible. He overtook Senna in a stunning move on the outside into turn one, a move that is talked about till date.
#2 2003 Hungarian GP (Winner: Fernando Alonso)
The Hungarian GP is known for its firsts and there was a moment not many were going to forget for a long time to come.
This race was dominated from start to finish by a 22-year-old who looked way too mature for his age, going all the way in spectacular fashion and becoming the youngest ever winner in the track's storied history.
This youngster was none other than Fernando Alonso who scored his maiden race victory at the Hungaroring by a whopping 16.768 seconds over Raikkonen in second place. Juan-Pablo Montoya would round up the podium in third but if we're really going to address the elephant in the room that would have to be Alonso lapping.
World Champion Michael Schumacher in a dramatic and memorable turn of events that probably had the German applauding as well. On this day, a star was truly born.
#1 2006 Hungarian GP (Winner: Jenson Button)
The 2006 Hungarian GP will be remembered for a number of reasons and not least the fact that a wet track made life a living hell for almost all the drivers on the grid.
The race was eventually won by Brit Jenson Button, his first ever victory in F1 and he did so in an under-fancied Honda under ever-changing conditions. But the truth is, the story looked a lot different at the start of the race.
Button was handed a ten-place penalty for engine changes and started 14th on the grid, only to fight back in a race that would come to be known as a battle of attrition and grit.
Button benefited greatly from safety car stoppages and pit-stop strategies but was handed the lead after Alonso retired from the race with a loose wheel nut.
Nonetheless, it was a moment of elation for the Brit, who waited for 112 races for his maiden F1 victory and would ultimately go on to become World Champion in 2009.
