The Hungarian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from 21st July to 23rd July at the picturesque Hungaroring circuit – here is the track guide.
The Hungarian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from 21-23 July at the picturesque Hungaroring Circuit. This is one of the most anticipated events in the motor racing calendar, held annually in Mogyoród. Since 1986, the race has been a round of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It was first held in 1936 and the 39th edition of the Hungarian GP will take place this weekend.
The Hungaroring is positioned around 20 kilometers in the northeastern direction of Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. It is constructed within a charming valley, encompassed by picturesque scenery that offers spectators natural variations in elevation and beautiful sights. The circuit spans a distance of 4.381 kilometers and comprises 14 turns, incorporating a mix of medium-speed and slow corners, with only a few straight sections for high speeds.
The Hungaroring is renowned for its intricate and narrow layout, making it a technically challenging circuit that demands precision and an optimal car setup. Due to its twisty nature, overtaking opportunities are scarce, placing significant importance on qualifying performance and strategic pit stops to gain an advantageous position on the track. This venue has the capacity to accommodate a crowd of 70,000 spectators.
Where do things stand ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix?
Red Bull continues to dominate the drivers’ championship standings following another top-of-the-podium finish for Max Verstappen in Silverstone. They have made a fantastic start to the season and earlier recorded 1-2 finishes in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Miami and Azerbaijan besides top-of-the-podium finishes in Australia, Monaco, Montreal and Austria. Verstappen leads the standings with 255 points followed by his team-mate Sergio Perez, who occupies the second spot with 156 points. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso lies in the third spot with 137 points – ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz and George Russell.
In the constructors’ championship, the picture is no different. Defending champions Red Bull are miles ahead of the pack having accumulated 411 points. Mercedes are significantly behind in second place, having earned 203 points from eight races so far. Aston Martin is placed third in the leaderboard with 181 points in their kitty – a whopping 230 points behind the leaders.
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