The 10th round of the 2015 Formula 1 season takes place at the Hungaroring, located near Budapest in Hungary.
Following a three-week gap, due to the cancellation of the German Grand Prix, the sport returns to the track for the final time before the summer break.
This year’s event is the 30th appearance on the F1 schedule for the Hungarian Grand Prix, after it debuted in 1986 – with Nelson Piquet taking victory for Williams.
Few changes have been made to the Hungaroring over the years, meaning the track has retained its character and charm. The majority of the old layout remains, with tweaks being made to the start of the final sector for 1989.
Further modifications were made to the last part of the lap for the 2003 round. The back straight was extended and a new 90-degree right-hander was introduced. Elsewhere, the length of the start/finish straight was increased slightly to allow for the first corner hairpin to be sharpened.
The track is a short drive from Budapest, which is Hungary’s capital city. It is packed full of rich history, stunning architecture and has a relaxed vibe. It is a popular venue on the F1 calendar, and temperatures are typically warm.
The first wet Hungarian Grand Prix only took place in 2006 and was won by Jenson Button. He is unlikely to add to his tally of victories at the circuit this year thanks to McLaren Honda’s struggles. Fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton shares the most number of wins at the track with Michael Schumacher, both having taken victory at the Hungaroring four times.
Ayrton Senna triumphed three times, with Piquet, Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen and Button all winning twice. Daniel Ricciardo stormed to victory last year after an inspired drive in tricky wet-to-dry conditions for Red Bull Racing, passing Fernando Alonso and Hamilton late on.
McLaren is the most successful constructor with 11 triumphs, four ahead of Williams and six ahead of Ferrari – the Italian outfit’s last win in Hungary was back in 2004 and that doesn’t look set to change this year. Red Bull’s tally was boosted to two thanks to Ricciardo’s epic drive in 2014.
A lap of the 2.722 mile track starts on the long start/finish straight, with the exit of the pit lane to the right on the downhill run to the first corner. Turn 1 is the undoubtedly the best overtaking spot on the circuit, particularly with the positioning of the first DRS zone, and is a slow right-hand hairpin.
Turn 2 is next up, with the medium-speed, long left-hander also being a good place to pass. The second DRS zone is situated on the straight that leads to the second corner. Next up is the fast right-hand kink of Turn 3, before another short straight.
The uphill run concludes the first sector of the lap, with the fast left of Turn 4 swiftly following. The quick corner leads onto the long right-hand hairpin of Turn 5, before another short burst of power. The sixth and seventh corners make up a tight right-left chicane, which can be a passing spot in the early laps.
The rest of the second sector is twisty, with Turn 8 being a medium-speed left. Next up is the sweeping right-left-right complex of Turns 9, 10 and 11. The second sector ends on the next straight and kicks off with the 90-degree right-hander of Turn 12. Two slow hairpins (one left, one right) conclude the lap. The pit lane entry cuts inside the final corner.
It is a tricky layout to master, particularly in wet conditions, and largely features a mix of slow and medium-speed corners.
Overtaking is notoriously difficult, not helped by the fact that high downforce levels are required. Mechanical grip and traction are both vital for a quick car at the Hungaroring, while engine power is less important.
The low-grip surface and slow corners have prompted Pirelli to bring the medium and soft compound tyres. The track is often dusty at the start of the race weekend, which could limit running in first practice.
Mercedes heads to Hungary as the team to beat for the second consecutive season, but this time Ferrari are close behind. Williams showed improved pace at Silverstone, but the venue for round 10 of the season doesn’t look to suit the FW37.
Red Bull and McLaren will be helped by the characteristics of the circuit, as top speed is not particularly important. Force India has high hopes for its upgraded car, while Lotus, Sauber and Toro Rosso will all be in the midfield mix. Manor will be looking to make more progress.
It will be a difficult weekend for the motorsport world, following Jules Bianchi’s incredibly sad death on Friday. The Frenchman and his family continue to be in the thoughts of the entire F1 community. Bianchi was clearly an amazing talent with a bright future ahead of him. He has been described by many as a cheerful, friendly character, always with a smile on his face. He will be sorely missed. RIP, Jules.
Hungarian Grand Prix Fact File:
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Track Length: 2.722 miles
Direction: Clockwise
Turns: 14
Laps: 70
First race: 1986
Lap record: 1:19.071, Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004
Tyre compounds: Medium and soft
2014 race winner: Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing
2014 pole position: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1:22.715
2014 fastest lap: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1:25.724
Live on: Sky Sports F1 and BBC
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| © Octane Photographic |
This year’s event is the 30th appearance on the F1 schedule for the Hungarian Grand Prix, after it debuted in 1986 – with Nelson Piquet taking victory for Williams.
Few changes have been made to the Hungaroring over the years, meaning the track has retained its character and charm. The majority of the old layout remains, with tweaks being made to the start of the final sector for 1989.
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| © Octane Photographic |
Further modifications were made to the last part of the lap for the 2003 round. The back straight was extended and a new 90-degree right-hander was introduced. Elsewhere, the length of the start/finish straight was increased slightly to allow for the first corner hairpin to be sharpened.
The track is a short drive from Budapest, which is Hungary’s capital city. It is packed full of rich history, stunning architecture and has a relaxed vibe. It is a popular venue on the F1 calendar, and temperatures are typically warm.
The first wet Hungarian Grand Prix only took place in 2006 and was won by Jenson Button. He is unlikely to add to his tally of victories at the circuit this year thanks to McLaren Honda’s struggles. Fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton shares the most number of wins at the track with Michael Schumacher, both having taken victory at the Hungaroring four times.
Ayrton Senna triumphed three times, with Piquet, Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen and Button all winning twice. Daniel Ricciardo stormed to victory last year after an inspired drive in tricky wet-to-dry conditions for Red Bull Racing, passing Fernando Alonso and Hamilton late on.
McLaren is the most successful constructor with 11 triumphs, four ahead of Williams and six ahead of Ferrari – the Italian outfit’s last win in Hungary was back in 2004 and that doesn’t look set to change this year. Red Bull’s tally was boosted to two thanks to Ricciardo’s epic drive in 2014.
 |
| © Octane Photographic |
A lap of the 2.722 mile track starts on the long start/finish straight, with the exit of the pit lane to the right on the downhill run to the first corner. Turn 1 is the undoubtedly the best overtaking spot on the circuit, particularly with the positioning of the first DRS zone, and is a slow right-hand hairpin.
Turn 2 is next up, with the medium-speed, long left-hander also being a good place to pass. The second DRS zone is situated on the straight that leads to the second corner. Next up is the fast right-hand kink of Turn 3, before another short straight.
The uphill run concludes the first sector of the lap, with the fast left of Turn 4 swiftly following. The quick corner leads onto the long right-hand hairpin of Turn 5, before another short burst of power. The sixth and seventh corners make up a tight right-left chicane, which can be a passing spot in the early laps.
The rest of the second sector is twisty, with Turn 8 being a medium-speed left. Next up is the sweeping right-left-right complex of Turns 9, 10 and 11. The second sector ends on the next straight and kicks off with the 90-degree right-hander of Turn 12. Two slow hairpins (one left, one right) conclude the lap. The pit lane entry cuts inside the final corner.
It is a tricky layout to master, particularly in wet conditions, and largely features a mix of slow and medium-speed corners.
 |
| © Octane Photographic |
Overtaking is notoriously difficult, not helped by the fact that high downforce levels are required. Mechanical grip and traction are both vital for a quick car at the Hungaroring, while engine power is less important.
The low-grip surface and slow corners have prompted Pirelli to bring the medium and soft compound tyres. The track is often dusty at the start of the race weekend, which could limit running in first practice.
Mercedes heads to Hungary as the team to beat for the second consecutive season, but this time Ferrari are close behind. Williams showed improved pace at Silverstone, but the venue for round 10 of the season doesn’t look to suit the FW37.
Red Bull and McLaren will be helped by the characteristics of the circuit, as top speed is not particularly important. Force India has high hopes for its upgraded car, while Lotus, Sauber and Toro Rosso will all be in the midfield mix. Manor will be looking to make more progress.
It will be a difficult weekend for the motorsport world, following Jules Bianchi’s incredibly sad death on Friday. The Frenchman and his family continue to be in the thoughts of the entire F1 community. Bianchi was clearly an amazing talent with a bright future ahead of him. He has been described by many as a cheerful, friendly character, always with a smile on his face. He will be sorely missed. RIP, Jules.
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| © Formula1.com |
Hungarian Grand Prix Fact File:
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Track Length: 2.722 miles
Direction: Clockwise
Turns: 14
Laps: 70
First race: 1986
Lap record: 1:19.071, Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004
Tyre compounds: Medium and soft
2014 race winner: Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing
2014 pole position: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1:22.715
2014 fastest lap: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1:25.724
Live on: Sky Sports F1 and BBC
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