Esteban Ocon seals thrilling win in Hungary as Lewis Hamilton recovers for third

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon secured a dramatic victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix (Florion Goga/AP)

Esteban Ocon claimed one of the most unlikely victories in recent Formula One memory at the Hungarian Grand Prix – as Lewis Hamilton delivered a stunning comeback drive from last to third to take the lead of the championship.

Alpine’s Ocon held his nerve to cross the line 1.8 seconds clear of Sebastian Vettel as the French driver took advantage of a rain-hit start at the Hungaroring to take the first triumph of his career.