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Lewis Hamilton
1:22.153 Fastest Lap
70 Laps
3rd
George Russell
1:20.305 Fastest Lap
70 Laps
8th
Qualifying
Lewis Hamilton
1:15.854 Fastest Lap
18 Laps
5th
George Russell
1:17.968 Fastest Lap
9 Laps
17th
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The Circuit

Formula 1 first raced around the Hungaroring in 1986, and since then it has hosted 38 Grands Prix. Located about 20km from the country’s capital, Budapest, it’s normally a really hot weekend weather-wise with an average air temperature of 25°C – toasty! Despite track temperatures reaching almost 60°C during practice a few years ago, thunderstorms are also frequent as a result of the warm weather. So, don’t rule out an almighty downpour like we saw before the race in 2021.

A single lap around this circuit is 4.381km, with 14 corners and very few straights. In fact, the longest straight here is the start-finish which was extended in 2003 to allow for more overtaking. Its layout is often compared to that of a kart track, and was built in a bowl-shaped valley so drivers experience plenty of natural undulation. It also makes for some great views if you’re there as a fan.

The Hungaroring has a great flow to it, but is a very different circuit to Silverstone last time out. Downforce levels are some of the highest on the calendar and this place is often compared to Monaco without the walls. It provides us with one of the lowest top speeds of the year, which comes as no surprise as it also has the second slowest average lap time on the F1 calendar.

Despite that, it’s still a great challenge that is loved by drivers. Although it’s a permanent circuit, track evolution is high as it’s not used too often meaning the asphalt conditions will improve and lap times will get quicker over the weekend. Traction is also a huge factor in Hungary, and the W15 will need to be well-balanced to deal with the quick sequence of corners; six to the left and eight to the right.

  • First GP
    1986
  • Circuit Length
    4.381km
  • Race Distance
    306.67km
  • Laps
    70

Everything You Need To Know: Hungary

Fresh from our back-to-back wins in Austria and Great Britain, next on the calendar in Hungary. It’s a circuit that holds lots of special memories for the team, as we’ve experienced plenty of success here over the years. From our first win with Lewis, to George's maiden career pole position, the short and twisty Hungaroring has been a great venue for the Silver Arrows.

Lewis holds several records at this circuit, having won here on eight occasions which is the most of anybody. The most recent race winner also has nine poles around this 4.381km circuit, which is a record for a single track in the history of the championship. He added to that tally in 2023 – his 104th career pole – and as a result we’ve started from the P1 grid slot in Hungary for the last four consecutive years.

As a team, we’ve had 12 podium appearances, started from pole nine times since our return to F1 and collected the winners’ trophy on five occasions.

The circuit itself is high on downforce, with a lack of straights meaning overtaking can often be a challenge. It’s often very hot, with warm temperatures and thunderstorms expected year after year. Still, drivers love it and its close proximity to Hungary’s capital Budapest makes it a favourite choice to visit among fans.

Our Successes

We’ve won around the Hungaroring on five occasions, and our engines have powered an incredible 13 victories – the most of anyone. Lewis also holds the record for the most wins and pole positions at this circuit.

The seven-time champ proudly holds eight first-place finishes to his name, and nine pole positions that includes his most recent which he secured here last season. He’s also stood on the podium on 11 occasions at the Hungaroring over his Formula 1 career.

Our first taste of victory with Lewis was in Hungary, back in 2013. The dominant display saw him start from pole, and beat the heat, to earn his first of 82 wins with the Silver Arrows. He was able to repeat that success in 2016, with Nico Rosberg finishing in second to give us our 31st one-two result in F1. Lewis also managed a hat-trick of consecutive victories for us in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

We’ve also had podium finishes at the Hungaroring thanks to Valtteri in 2017 and 2020, in addition to George also getting his own piece of silverware when he finished third in 2022.

Qualifying day has also brought with it some memorable moments. George achieved his first-ever Formula 1 pole position here in 2022, and Lewis holds the record of most poles at a single circuit with nine. Last season, Lewis locked in his 104th career pole position at this venue, which not only added to his record-breaking tally, but was also our fourth consecutive pole position at this track.

We also hold the lap record around this track; a 1m16.627s thanks to Lewis in 2020.

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