Key figures to know before the Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungarian Grand Prix, one of the oldest on the F1 calendar, has revealed many new talents in Formula 1 over the years. Before it undergoes any modifications, drivers will have the opportunity to race on the old circuit for some time to come.
4,381: This is the length of the track on which the drivers will be racing this weekend. Called the Hungaroring, it is one of the most demanding circuits in Formula 1 according to the drivers.
38: The Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring is celebrating its 38th year on the Formula 1 calendar. Its presence in the years to come is unlikely to stop there as the FIA and the Grand Prix director have signed a contract until 2032, even though the media are already reporting discussions that could place it as one of the oldest circuits in Formula 1.
13: The race in Hungary is the 13th race of the year, with 24 races scheduled, half of the season’s calendar has already been completed.
1986: Although built in 1985, the Hungarian circuit was used for the first time in 1986. At the time, the Grand Prix took place in August and was won by Nelson Piquet. With the current temperatures, it is unlikely that Hungary will return to the calendar during the summer season in the coming years.
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70: This is the number of laps to complete the race, which is a distance of 306.630 km. After the Netherlands and its 72 laps, it is the most substantial circuit despite the fact that the drivers cover the same distance as in other Grand Prix races.
14: Nicknamed the turnstile or Monaco without walls, the Hungaroring track features 14 continuously flowing corners throughout the race. This circuit, which contains only one true straight line, makes overtaking difficult for drivers.
8: Just like the Silverstone circuit, the Hungarian Grand Prix has been won 8 times by Lewis Hamilton, a record for the circuit that could also increase if the British driver manages to reach the top step of the podium. This is what he had already managed to do two weeks ago in Great Britain.
1.13’447: This is the lap record at the Hungaroring set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020 during qualifying. The on-track race record on Sunday is also held by Lewis Hamilton during the same season with a time of 1.16’627.
2: The Hungarian circuit offers 2 DRS zones since its renovation in the early 2000s. Areas that will disappear in 2026 after the new regulations that will say goodbye to DRS.
3: Last year, 3 drivers had suffered DNF. Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly had retired as early as the first lap of the race before seeing Logan Sargeant leave the track on the 67th lap of the Grand Prix.
2026: The Hungaroring, considered unsuitable for the current Formula 1 requirements, will undergo modernization works in the coming years. Already started, the project is expected to be completed in 2026 according to the director of the Hungaroring himself.
