The figures of the Hungarian Grand Prix
On the occasion of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Motors Inside looks back on the key figures to know. This weekend, Lewis Hamilton could further cement his place in F1 history, on a track where he excels.
4,381: This is the length of the Hungaroring.
70: The number of laps the drivers will complete on Sunday
1,13,447: The track record, held by Lewis Hamilton during the 2020 qualifying session.
1986: The year the Hungarian Grand Prix was introduced to the F1 calendar. Ayrton Senna had secured pole position for this inaugural edition, but Nelson Piquet emerged victorious after a magnificent overtake on his fellow countryman. Nigel Mansell rounded off the podium.
7: Pole position record at the Hungarian « carousel », jointly held by Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher
8: Record of wins at the Hungaroring, held by Lewis Hamilton. In 2020, he achieved this 8th victory, equaling Michael Schumacher’s number of wins at the same Grand Prix.
100: This weekend, Lewis Hamilton may further etch his name in the history of the sport as he could secure his 100th career victory. He would then become the first driver to reach this symbolic figure.
