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Grand Prix

Hungarian Grand Prix

city
Mogyord
Circuit length
4.381 km
rounds count
70
fastest lap
1:20.305

Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

The Hungarian Grand Prix has been a permanent fixture on the Formula 1 calendar since 1986 and is popular amongst European fans from across the continent. The circuit has remained relatively unchanged since it was first introduced. Lewis Hamilton is the most successful F1 driver at the Hungaroring with eight wins, twice as many as the second most successful driver Michael Schumacher. Max Verstappen has two wins in Hungary.

F1 Standings

2024
    Pos.NameTeamRoundsTimePoints
    1Oscar PiastriMcLaren701:38:01.9890
    2Lando NorrisMcLaren70+2.1410
    3Lewis HamiltonMercedes AMG F1 team70+14.8800
    4Charles LeclercFerrari70+19.6860
    5Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing70+21.3490
    6Carlos SainzFerrari70+23.0730
    7Sergio PerezRed Bull Racing69+39.8590
    8George RussellMercedes AMG F1 team70+42.3680
    9Yuki TsunodaVisa Cash App RB70+1:17.2590
    10Lance StrollAston Martin F1 team70+1:17.9760
    11Fernando AlonsoAston Martin F1 team70+1:22.4600
    12Daniel RicciardoVisa Cash App RB691Lap0
    13Nico HulkenbergHaas F1691Lap0
    14Alexander AlbonWilliams691Lap0
    15Kevin MagnussenHaas F1691Lap0
    16Valtteri BottasStake F1 Team691Lap0
    17Logan SargeantWilliams691Lap0
    18Guanyu ZhouStake F1 Team681Lap0
    19Esteban OconAlpine F1 team681Lap0
    20Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 team33DNF0

    F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024

    The 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, July 21, at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród near Budapest. It will be the 13th race in the 2023 Formula 1 season but is in an unusual calendar position. Traditionally, the race in Hungary is the final event before F1's summer break, but that's not the case this year. It's the penultimate event before the F1 drivers get a break.

    Where is the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix held?

    The Hungarian Grand Prix is held at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Pest County. The circuit is northeast of Hungary's capital, Budapest, located towards the north of Hungary. Its proximity to Budapest, around 25km, makes it a popular destination for many European fans, with low-budget airlines flying from the United Kingdom and many European cities.

    Hungarian GP history

    The Hungarian Grand Prix was the first event for Formula 1 behind the Iron Curtain. It was originally going to be a street circuit, but the government built a new one just outside Budapest. Construction started just eight months before the first Grand Prix in 1986. 

    Ayrton Senna secured the very first pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He and Nelson Piquet battled for the win, and the latter was in the lead when the chequered flag dropped. Nigel Mansell joined them on the podium. With the race being a permanent fixture since the mid-80s, all of the big names have raced at the venue. 

    Recent Hungarian GP history

    Michael Schumacher took his first Hungarian pole position in 1994 and won the race. On the same day, Jos Verstappen secured his first of two podiums in Formula 1. Schumacher became World Champion at the venue in 2001 despite it being just the 13th event on the calendar (out of 17). Ferrari became Constructors Champions when Rubens Barrichello led a one-two in 2002. 

    Fernando Alonso secured his first F1 career victory at the circuit in 2003. Jenson Button achieved the same statistic in a wet 2006 race. Lewis Hamilton achieved the first of his eight wins in Hungary during the 2007 season. He would go on to dominate proceedings for the best part of the next 15 years. 

    In 2019, Max Verstappen achieved his first career pole position, though he wasn't fast enough to keep Mercedes' Hamilton behind him on Sunday. Esteban Ocon took a surprise victory in 2021 in a red-flag and rain-affected race. Last time out, George Russell achieved his first career pole position, with Verstappen winning on Sunday.

    What time does the 2024 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix start?

    The 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix starts at 14:00 BST/09:00 EDT (15:00 local time) on Sunday, July 21. The race can be followed with GPblog’s liveblog or your local TV broadcaster. In the United Kingdom, this is Sky Sports. Qualifying for the event takes place one day earlier on Saturday, July 20, at 15:00 BST (16:00 local time). The first two practice sessions take place on Friday, July 19, with the third practice session starting 3.5 hours before qualifying on the Saturday.