Which drivers have claimed the fastest lap points this season? Click this way...
Reintroduced in 2019, F1 drivers that finish in the top 10 of a race can earn an extra point by clinching the fastest lap of the Grand Prix.
But, because Zhou finished all the way down in P16, he did not bag himself an extra point as that reward is only reserved for drivers who finish in the top 10 of the standings. The Mexican made short work in moving up to the grid, mixing the speed of the RB19 with an aggressive overtaking style, and with a race that was predicted to be a one-stopper, there were plenty of opportunities for fresh rubber.
His 1:15.650 saw him able to close right up behind Carlos Sainz for Ferrari at the time when he eventually pitted, but the undercut was ultimately unsuccessful for Mercedes at the time. There was no last lap drama from Verstappen this time. The Dutchman set the fastest lap as early as lap 42 with a 1:30.275.Strike up another dominant victory and fastest lap bonus point for Verstappen, who secured Red Bull’s record-breaking 12th win in a row and ensured that he left the Hungaroring with the maximum 26 points.