F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: key figures and stats you need to know

Formula 1 is in Budapest for the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, the last stage before the summer break. While the Hungaroring has hosted the event uninterrupted since 1986, the history of Grand Prix races in Hungary goes back well before this date.

As early as 1936, a first Grand Prix was held in Népliget Park, Budapest, well before the World Championship era. A founding race that recalls the beginnings of a long history of motorsport in the country. Before this 14th round of the 2025 Championship, here’s a numerical look back at this unique event on the calendar.

Circuit features and key figures

• First edition: August 10, 1986

• **Breakdown of editions:** The Hungaroring has hosted all editions of the Hungarian Grand Prix since 1986.

• Length of the circuit: 4.381 km. The current layout has remained unchanged since 2003 (minor modifications to extend the main straight).

• Number of laps: 70, for a total distance of 306.63 km

• Number of turns: 14 (7 to the left, 7 to the right), with tight and technical sequences.

• DRS Zones: 2, one on the start/finish straight and one between turns 1 and 2.

• **Offset:** Not significant for this circuit, as the start and finish line is very close on the same straight.

• Renovation of infrastructure: For the first time since its construction in 1986, the Hungaroring has undergone major renovation work on its infrastructure, including the main building, the paddock, and the main grandstand. Although full completion is scheduled for 2026, many new facilities will be operational for the 2025 Grand Prix.

• 2025 Edition: The Hungarian Grand Prix will be the 40th in the history of the Formula 1 World Championship to be held at the Hungaroring.

Records and performances

• Fastest lap in race: 1:16.627, set by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) during the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix (average speed: ~205 km/h)

• **Record in qualifying:** 1:13.447, set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020 driving the Mercedes W11 (average speed: ~214 km/h)

• Number of laps led at the Hungaroring: Lewis Hamilton: 362 laps, Michael Schumacher: 304 laps, Mika Häkkinen: 180 laps

Rankings & podiums

• **Most successful drivers at the Hungaroring:** Lewis Hamilton: 8 wins, Michael Schumacher: 4 wins, Ayrton Senna: 3 wins

• Most successful teams: McLaren: 12 wins, Mercedes: 9 wins, Ferrari: 7 wins

• Pole positions: Lewis Hamilton holds the record at the Hungaroring with 9 poles

• Podiums: Lewis Hamilton has 13 at the Hungaroring

• Consistency: Lewis Hamilton has an extremely high finishing rate in the points at the Hungaroring, recording only 2 retirements and one disqualification in 18 appearances.

• Fastest laps in race: Lewis Hamilton holds the record with 6 fastest laps

Facts & anecdotes

• **Historic length of the circuit:** The Hungaroring has always maintained a similar length since its creation in 1986, without the extreme variations seen on older tracks. Its configuration has only undergone minor modifications, mainly in 2003 to lengthen the start/finish straight and tighten the first turn to facilitate overtaking.

• Worst starting grid position for a winner: Jenson Button won in 2006 after starting 14th in a memorable rainy race. It was his first Formula 1 victory.

• **Closest finish:** In 1990, Thierry Boutsen (Williams) won the race with only **0.288 seconds** ahead of Ayrton Senna (McLaren), after an intense duel.

• Largest victory margin: In 1993, Damon Hill (Williams) won with a 1 minute and 11.915 seconds (71.915 seconds) lead over Riccardo Patrese (Benetton), which is the largest winning margin at the Hungaroring.

Recent Facts (2021–2024)

• **Surprise Victory for Esteban Ocon (2021):** Esteban Ocon secured his very first Formula 1 victory during a chaotic and memorable 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, holding off the pressure from Sebastian Vettel (later disqualified) and Lewis Hamilton.

• Doubles for Verstappen: Max Verstappen won two consecutive editions of the Hungarian Grand Prix. In 2022, he emerged victorious despite a bold start from the 10th place on the grid, and his victory in 2023 contributed to the record series of 12 consecutive wins for Red Bull Racing.

• 2024 Edition: Oscar Piastri claimed his very first Formula 1 victory at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two with Lando Norris in second place. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) completed the podium.

• Fastest lap in the race: George Russell set the fastest lap at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix with a time of 1:20.305 (achieved on the 55th lap)

• 200th Podium for Hamilton: At the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton achieved his 200th podium in Formula 1, a historic record.

The start of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix will be on Sunday, August 3rd at 3 p.m. Find the full TV schedule and times for the Belgian Grand Prix