Poll: Hungarian Grand Prix 2022, Hungaroring - Round 13

[chrismscotland]

Budapest​

2021 Race Highlights on YouTube:

2021 Hungarian Grand Prix Highlights

5 Shocking Moments from the Hungarian GP

When was the track built?
Work began on the Hungaroring in 1985, and the track was race-ready just nine months later. The Hungarian government had originally considered reviving the old Nepliget park circuit in Budapest in a bid to host Formula 1 in the country, but in the end decided to create a purpose-built facility instead.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

The year was 1986. Nelson Piquet won the first F1 race around the Hungaroring, famously slithering his Williams around the outside of Ayrton Senna’s Lotus to take the lead.

What’s the circuit like?​

The lack of straights at the Hungaroring often sees it compared to a karting circuit – and it’s true, the resemblance is uncanny. With several series of corners to string together, teams opt for Monaco levels of downforce, with a well-sorted chassis tending to be rewarded over horsepower given the short straights on offer. It’s a challenge many of the drivers relish, however, with finding a good rhythm key to setting fast lap times.

Why go?​

Hungary in July is usually hot hot hot. The good news if you’re at the track, though, is that there’s a water park close by – the Mogyorodi Aquarena vizi szorakoztatopark – which should be a good place to cool off. Away from aqueous activities, the circuit is only 20km from Budapest, putting you close to one of Europe’s most fascinating, storied and lively city centres.

Where is the best place to watch?​

The track is built in a natural bowl, a bit like the UK's Brands Hatch. That means that any of the grandstands located on or around the main straight should provide a view of other parts of the track too, giving you more F1 bang for your, er, forint.

Weekend Schedule



TV Schedules

Sky F1




Channel 4

Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights - Saturday 30th July - 19:30-21:00 Channel 4
Followed by - (the excellent) Le Mans '66 (Ford v Ferrari) - 21:00 - 00:00

Hungarian Grand Prix Race Highlights - Sunday 31st July - 18:30-21:00 Channel 4

Track Information




Weather Forecast (as of Tuesday 26th July 2022)

 

[chrismscotland]

Weather looks possibly interesting!
Will update the C4 times later

 

[Jono8]

Hoping Lewis can cause some problems for the top lot like in Silverstone. He is normally very good here.

 

[Psymonkee]

Since Hamilton does well here and is seeking that win streak is it worth a punt at 12/1?

 

[Yaayuh!]

Interesting to see if the new cars make this race a little better this year.

Though that said, IIRC it was quite a race last year.

 

[chrismscotland]

Saturday is showing an above 75% chance of precipitation almost all day, should make qualifying a laugh anyway!
Sunday afternoon looking likely to remain dry sadly though, last years race was tremendous - wasn't this the one where only Hamilton took to the starting grid after everyone else changed tyres?

 

[MooMoo444]

Saturday is showing an above 75% chance of precipitation almost all day, should make qualifying a laugh anyway!
Sunday afternoon looking likely to remain dry sadly though, last years race was tremendous - wasn't this the one where only Hamilton took to the starting grid after everyone else changed tyres?

It was indeed. The most bizarre start there probably ever will be.

 

[utajoker]

Since Hamilton does well here and is seeking that win streak is it worth a punt at 12/1?

I've taken an each way punt

 

[englishpremier]

Needs rain otherwise it will be a snoozefest. The track isn't a poor track and instead rewards high downforce. So with any luck we see a slightly different grid to the last race.

 

[Mr Jack]

Latest forecast looks like dry and blisteringly hot on Friday for FP1/2, heavy rain but still hot on Saturday for FP3 and Qualifying, and then a low chance of rain but overcast and a little cooler for the race itself. That's going to make it difficult for the teams to get their setups and strategies dialled in.

 

[Freakbro]

^ Good!

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Interesting new rear wing on that Aston Martin. Wonder if it'll be allowed to race.

 

[Jimbeam3678]

Interesting new rear wing on that Aston Martin. Wonder if it'll be allowed to race.

Been approved at all stages from FIA, so I can't see why not. Ted is creaming his pants over it, so I imagine it won't make any difference.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Need to see some fast laps from that car, but I suspect you'll be right. Updates to cars are a big part of what I like about F1, but we frequently see them so little to nothing.

 

[GravyMonster]

McLaren seem to have some pace this weekend.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

A few people looking pretty handy here in practice. We’ll see what qualifying brings, but I’d be quite happy to see some different names at the sharp end causing headaches,

Edit: This pedalcam in the McLaren is awful. I really hope we don't get that Fullscreen during actual race coverage. Not interested in seeing a driver's feet, with no view of the track...

 

[UTmaniac]

Norris 2nd, Ric 5th in p2!

 

[koolpc]

Practice vs race....two different breeds.

 

[Mr Jack]

This pedalcam in the McLaren is awful. I really hope we don't get that Fullscreen during actual race coverage. Not interested in seeing a driver's feet, with no view of the track...

It's interesting when it's overlaid small screen style but on its own? What's the point?

 

[cuke2u]

Practice vs race....two different breeds.

Quite,the teams are not concentrating on today's weather for their setups..