Formula One has reached round 13 — the Hungarian Grand Prix, and what began out as another dominant Red Bull campaign at the start of the season has delivered some thrilling races since Miami, with surprise winners and the battle intensifying.
So far, the season has had six different winners and has seen a resurgence from Mercedes with Lewis Hamilton back to winning ways at the British Grand Prix. Meanwhile Ferrari, who were the challengers to Max Verstappen and Red Bull at the start, have found themselves with only one podium since Charles Leclerc’s Monaco Grand Prix win in May.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton has the most pole positions and wins at the Hungaroring, but of course Red Bull remain the team to beat.
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Circuit stats & history
The Hungaroring became the first venue to host a grand prix behind the Iron Curtain in 1986 and has since become a mainstay on the F1 calendar.
Often compared to a go-kart circuit due to its tight layout and lack of straights, the 2.7-mile track has only received minor changes, including a successful attempt to aid overtaking into Turn One in 2003.
Known for exciting and unusual races, it has been the scene of five maiden victories, including Damon Hill’s in 1993, Fernando Alonso’s in 2004 and Jenson Button’s in 2006.
Laps: 70 laps of 4.3km. Total distance 306km
Lap record: 1:16.627 – Hamilton (2020)
Most wins: Hamilton with eight (2007, 2009, 2012-2013, 2016, 2018-2020). Of other current drivers, Verstappen (2022, 2023), Fernando Alonso (2003), Daniel Ricciardo (2013) Esteban Ocon (2021) have all won here.
Most poles: That would be Hamilton again with nine (2007-2008, 2012-2013, 2015, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023). Of other current drivers, George Russell (2022), Verstappen (2019), Alonso (2003-2009)…
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