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Fastest lap times: Kimi returns to the top

Sunday 3rd August 2008

After taking "break" from the top of the fastest lap standings in Germany, Kimi Raikkonen found himself leading the way again in Hungary.

The Finn has dominated the fastest laps this season, claiming six consecutive top spots prior to the race at Hockenheim. In fact, besides Raikkonen only Heikki Kovalainen and Nick Heidfeld (both twice) have claimed fastest laps this season.

Ferrari were by far the fastest team on the Hungaroring track on Sunday, and Raikkonen and team-mate Felipe Massa showed the best pace.

The Finn's best time of 1:21.195 was just under two tenths of a second quicker than Massa while the McLaren of Lewis Hamilton was 0.137 slower than the Brazilian's fastest lap.

Race winner Kovalainen's best time of 1:21.753 is way down in seventh position while Glock, whose second-place finish was his maiden podium, had to settle for sixth behind his team-mate Jarno Trulli.

Nelson Piquet jr. once again outshone his team-mate Fernando Alonso and set the fourth fastest time.

Times
01 K. Raikkonen Ferrari 1:21.195
02 F. Massa Ferrari 1:21.355
03 L. Hamilton McLaren 1:21.493
04 N. Piquet Renault 1:21.537
05 J. Trulli Toyota 1:21.638
06 T. Glock Toyota 1:21.671
07 H. Kovalainen McLaren 1:21.753
08 F. Alonso Renault 1:21.793
09 R. Kubica BMW 1:21.941
10 M. Webber Red Bull 1:22.125
11 N. Heidfeld BMW 1:22.183
12 N. Rosberg Williams 1:22.397
13 J. Button Honda 1:22.397
14 R. Barrichello Honda 1:22.436
15 G. Fisichella Force India 1:22.641
16 D. Coulthard Red Bull 1:22.732
17 S. Bourdais Toro Rosso 1:23.220
18 K. Nakajima Williams 1:23.307
19 A. Sutil Force India 1:23.650
20 S. Vettel Toro Rosso 1:24.222