F1 stewards hand out first penalty of Hungarian GP

Nico Hulkenberg has been handed a five-second time penalty in the Hungarian Grand Prix for a false start.

Replays of the Stake driver's launch show he moved before the signal, having lined up for the race in P18.

He has already pitted once, to rid himself of his soft tyres for a set of medium-compound Pirellis, and will therefore serve that penalty in his second trip to the pits.

The one-time podium finisher's team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was also noted for a potential jump start but was cleared by the stewards, with no further action coming down before any investigation.

That reprieve allows the Brazilian driver to enjoy his strong start to the race at the Hungaroring. He is currently P6 and successfully holding off Max Verstappen behind.