Alonso creates history with Hungary GP win

Fernando Alonso rewrote the Formula One record books on a day when the fight for this year’s world title developed into an even more enthralling three-way scrap.

Alonso creates history with Hungary GP win

Fernando Alonso rewrote the Formula One record books on a day when the fight for this year’s world title developed into an even more enthralling three-way scrap.

In winning his first grand prix at 22 years and 26 days, the Spaniard became the youngest driver to take the chequered flag, eclipsing the mark set by Troy Ruttman in May 1952, with the American 54 days older.

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