Even when he is unlucky, Hamilton is lucky!!

Last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix turned out to be a great race, definitely not what I had expected. The Hungarian GP in normal conditions is a processional race but right from the start you could see this race was always going to be different. Hats off to Felipe Massa, a driver who has faced a barrage of criticism following his dismal Hockenheim performance, where he easily let Hamilton through. After the race at Hockenheim, Hamilton was quick to say "He didn't defend very well, All I know is that if it was the other way around then he wouldn't have got past." Boy did Massa make him eat his words. Massa seemed to be in total control of the race and started to pull away after his first stop, even though Hamilton was fuelled for a longer second stop. Hamilton's puncture brought a new twist to the race, and even though he had a 45sec lead over the rest of the pack (barring Kovalainen) it was not looking too good for the McLaren driver.

But as has happened before, Hamilton luck turned when the Ferrari engine went up in a huge puff of smoke on the start finish straight. It was reminiscent of the time Mika Hakkinen's engine blew on the last lap of th Spanish Grand Prix, back in 2001. There is nothing much to do or say, but just move on and be happy with the performance you have put it. Massa was perfect until the engine let go and his loss seemed to be Hamilton's gain.

A brilliant drive from Timo Glock, who has not put a foot wrong all weekend, ensured that Kimi Raikkonen finished third, following a disappointing drive by the world champion. All this played straight into Hamilton's hands, who goes off for the summer break with his lead still intact.

As predicted Ferrari did fight back this weekend in the form of Massa's challenge, but they have to put up a much stronger and more consistent effort, if they are to beat McLaren and Hamilton. Kimi still looked out of sorts but once he gets his qualifying worries behind him, he will be back in contention.

So a little summer break and then the battle resumes, it is safe to say that BMW are out of the reckoning for the title. The way the last few races have gone, it seems to be up and down between the Ferrari's of Massa and Raikkonen, and Hamilton's McLaren. One thing is for sure we are in for hell of a battle between these three guys when the season resumes..