The five factors that helped Verstappen pull off surprise Hungary F1 win

With ground to make up from his grid position after an engine problem left him without power in qualifying, even Red Bull’s best strategy simulations estimated that the world champion would only be able to make it as far forward as fifth.

But in the end, a perfect storm of circumstances – some due to team and driver strengths, and some due to external factors outside their control – came together to get him right to the front of the field.

Here are the five key…