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Daniel Moxon

Lewis Hamilton's car wouldn't stop as flames roared out of Mercedes – 'Oh for f**k sake'

Given his record of victories it has often been said that Lewis Hamilton is on fire – but at one previous Hungarian Grand Prix that figure of speech became a little too literal for everyone's liking.

The Brit came into the 11th race of the 2014 season in good spirits having enjoyed a strong year up to that point. He already had five wins to his name, and he would go on to earn six more and secure his second world championship success.

But that was not going to happen without at least some drama, and that's what he got when it came to qualifying in Budapest. He went into the session hoping to beat team-mate Nico Rosberg who was hot on his tail at the top of the standings.

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