Hungarian Grand Prix
About Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungarian Grand Prix is the second last race, before the summer break from 29th July to 22nd August. The race was held after the preceding triple header consisting of the Grand Prix in Spain, Austria, and Great Britain. It has been part of 39 Formula 1 seasons with the fastest lap record of 1:16:609, set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020.
Though the race has been a staple through decades of Formula 1 seasons, it was the first race to take place during the Cold War behind the Iron Curtain. FIA also signed a contract extension that is set to keep the Hungarian Grand Prix at least until 2032 in the Formula 1 calendar. Hungarian Grand Prix marks the end of a Formula 1 season annually and will continue to do so, until at least 2030.
Hungarian Grand Prix History
The Hungarian Grand Prix has been a part of the Formula 1 calendar since 1986, with Nelson Piquet winning the maiden race. The track was made in just nine months. Every driver that has stood on the top steps of the podium has been a Formula 1 World Champion except for five drivers. These drivers are Esteban Ocon, Daniel Ricciardo, Heikki Kovalainen, Rubens Barrichello, and Theirry Boutsen. The track has been through numerous alterations from its inception in 1986. The current track circuit has been used since the 2003 season. Oscar Piastri is the winner of the 2024 Hungarian GP.
Hungarian Grand Prix Schedule
The Grand Prix took place from 19th July to 21st July. The feeder series of Formula 2 and Formula 3 also had scheduled feature races for the weekend. The junior series had their sprint races on the 20th of July. The schedule of the Formula 1 race weekend was as follows:
| Date | Session | Time (in GMT) |
| 19th July | Free Practice 1 | 11:30 am |
| 19th July | Free Practice 2 | 3:00 pm |
| 20th July | Free Practice 3 | 10:30 am |
| 20th July | Qualifying | 2:00 pm |
| 21st July | Feature Race | 1:00 pm |
Hungarian Grand Prix Venue
The Grand Prix takes place at the Hungaroring, Budapest. The circuit has a singular DRS detection zone and barely any straights through its length. Divided into three sectors, the race spans 70 laps and has a total of 14 turns. The circuit is 4.3 km long and has a race distance of 306.6 km.
Drivers with the most wins on the Hungaroring
Since the debut of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the driver with the most race wins on the track is Lewis Hamilton, who has won 8 times. This includes race wins in the following years: 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The second place with the most wins is held by Micheal Schumacher, who has won at the track 4 times. He won the race in the 1994, 1998, 2001 and 2004 season.
Where to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix
The feature race can be watched live in the following places as follows:
| Location | Where to watch | Timing |
| USA | ESPN, ABC, F1TV | 21st July, 9 am (EST) |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Network Ten, F1TV, Foxtel | 21st July, 11 pm (AEST) |
| India | F1TV, Fancode | 21st July, 6:30 pm (IST) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, C4, F1TV | 21st July, 1 pm (GMT) |
FAQ's On Hungarian Grand Prix
A. The Hungarian Grand Prix has been part of the Formula 1 Calendar since 1986.
A. Lewis Hamilton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 8 times.
A. The Hungarian Grand Prix 2023 marked the 12th consecutive race win for Red Bull Racing, making it the longest streak in Formula 1 history.
A. The Hungarian Grand Prix is to be held from 19th to 21st July 2024.
A. Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden win at the Hungarian GP in 2024.
