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One lap short from glory but still the moral victor

Damon Hill was the moral victor of the 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix held on this day, just missing out on a sensational win with his Arrows-Yamaha. The reigning world champion was out in front heading to the checkered flag when a hydraulic issue put him out of contention on the final lap of the race and handed the win to Jacques Villeneuve's Williams.  Hill had endured a dismal year with Arrows, but unfortunately second place was no consolation for what should have been a major upset victory.
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