Hungary

Hungaroring

Track Calendar + Track Info

The Hungaroring circuit is a 4.38 km/2.72 mi racetrack located near Budapest, Hungary, which hosts multiple motorsport events throughout the year. It is set in a natural amphitheater with steep inclines and hairpins providing visitors with spectacular views of the track.

Upcoming Events and Sessions

Nothing on the radar. The engines are silent, the tires are cold and the asphalt is getting greener with every passing day.

Past Events

Formula 1    
July 29-31 2022
W Series    
July 29-31 2022
GT Open    
July 10 2022
European Le Mans    
July 2-3 2022

Hungaroring: Interesting Facts

Nearest track of a similar category is Red Bull Ring (340 kilometers away).

  1. The Hungaroring circuit is the longest continuously running Formula 1 circuit that has hosted all Hungarian Grand Prix races since 1986.

  2. The Hungaroring is located near the village of Mogyorod, about 20 km north-east of the city of Budapest in Hungary.

  3. The circuit was designed by Formula 1 driver and circuit designer Ferenc Szisz and opened on 20 March, 1986.

  4. It is 4.3 km in length and has 16 turns with a lap record of 1 minute 16.276 seconds, set by Kimi Raikkonen in 2019.

  5. The Hungarian Grand Prix was the first non-championship Formula 1 race to be held east of the Iron Curtain and it has since become the most popular race in Hungary.

  6. The Hungaroring has hosted a huge variety of racing events over the years, such as the WTCC, MotoGP and the FIA World Touring Car Championship.

  7. The Hungaroring circuit was built with the then exotic surface of asphalt rubber to put Hungary on the world map for motorsport.

  8. The circuit is known for its tight and twisty corners rather than the long straights and fast corners of other tracks making it a challenge for drivers.

  9. The Hungaroring is both the home of the Hungarian Grand Prix and a major tourist attraction, with tours being offered around the circuit and the paddock throughout the year.

  10. The Hungaroring is a popular venue for film and TV production, with both the Fast & Furious movies and The Trial of a Time Lord featuring scenes shot at the circuit.

FIA Grade:  -    Length:  4381 m    Turns:  14

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