Heikki Kovalainen took his first Grand Prix race win in unexpected circumstances at the tediously boring Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton started on pole position with team-mate Kovalainen in second spot on the dirty side of the circuit.

But it was Philip Massa who started from third place on the grid who bravely overtook both McLarens to take an unexpected lead.

The Hungaroring has one racing line and no real straights. If you move off the racing line to attempt a pass you pick up so much dirt on your tyres that you slow down therefore passing on the track is close to impossible. Only if it rains does this grand prix have any great entertainment value.

The only place to overtake is in the pits. So team strategy is vital.
It looked as if Hamilton in second might have been fueled for four or five more laps than Massa for the final stop. Unfortunately we weree not to find out as Hamilton's tyre punctured on lap 41 and he dropped from second to eleventh.

Massa was heading for an easy victory when his Ferrari's engine blew three laps from the flag.

Handing Kovalainen an unexpected first grand prix win.
Hamilton finished fifth. His title hopes not too badly effected and he still leads the Championship.

The next Grand Prix is in Valencia on August 24th 2008.

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