James Vowles on the emotion of Hungarian Grand Prix win
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James Vowles had an embarrassing moment on top of the podium in Hungary but the Mercedes strategy director has been talking about the emotion of the win and the feeling of being on top of the podium.
Vowles joined Lewis Hamilton on top of the podium after the Brit won his eighth race of the season to extend his lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship. Hamilton picked off Max Verstappen in the closing stages of the race at the Hungaroring in what was one of the most dramatic finishes to a race.
With the podium celebrations underway Vowles was caught napping by Hamilton who sprayed champagne all over him before the strategy director dropped his bottle of champagne. In Mercedes' post-race debrief Vowles spoke about the emotions at play as he stood on top of the podium.
"The feeling when you win a race, and that you and your team have delivered everything across the race weekend, and that you are part of that result, is incredible," Vowles said in the video on YouTube.
"You feel your heart beating in your chest the whole way through. You feel all the emotions coming out in one go. You would have seen Toto's expression of joy as well.
"That's nothing compared to being able to go onto the podium and have the privilege of representing the team. It's emotions like no other."
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