Hungarian GP
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FACT FILEVenue: HungaroringRace Date: July 31, 2011Circuit Length: 4.38 km (2.72 mi)Race Length: 306.66 km (190.55 mi)
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FACT FILEMost Constructors Wins: McLaren (9)Most Driver Wins: Michael Schumacher (4)
The circuit is located in a valley, about 22km northeast of Budapest in Hungary. It was in the summer of 1983 when the Formula One Committee turned to Budapest in search of the ideal location for a new F1 racing circuit. The original choice was in fact, Moscow.
The Hungaroring is known as one of the hottest and dustiest circuits across the globe. Although the valley, in which the circuit is constructed, provides the spectators with a spectacular view of the race, it also attracts a lot of dust and litter from the Budapest city. Also, the layout of the circuit is very windy because of the inclining slopes of the valley. This lethal combination of a winding and dusty terrain greatly restricts the overtaking possibilities of F1 drivers on this track. Nonetheless, the Hungaroring has still gone down in F1 archives for producing some of the most exciting races.
The historical 1990 Hungarian GP and the first wet GP at the Hungaroring in 2006 are among the most memorable races. The 1990 GP witnessed one the best nail-biting ends in the circuit's history. In this thrilling encounter, Thierry Boutsen, the Belgian F1 driver of team Williams defeated McLaren-Honda driver and close friend, Ayrton Senna, by a margin of just 0.3 seconds. The recent incident-packed 2006 Hungarian GP also proved to be equally exciting. The first rain drenched GP at the Hungaroring, saw Britain's Jenson Button win the race after the dramatic exits of F1 Champions, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher.
Despite their disastrous retirement at the 2006 Hungarian GP, both, Schumacher and Alonso, have high respect for the Hungaroring. Although other F1 drivers have openly criticised the track to be extremely hot and slow, both World Champions have openly expressed their admiration for the Hungarian circuit. Schumacher's unbeaten lap timing of 1:19.071 at the Hungaroring in the 2004 Hungarian clearly explains why the F1 legend loves this circuit.
The Hungaroring is still one of the favourite tracks of these champions due to its timely renovations and regular safety upgrades. Over the years the circuit has undergone various modifications. The first change in the track's layout was made in the year 1989 when the Turn three chicane was removed. Other such modifications were also made in 2003 to enhance the driving experience at the Hungaroring. All these factors have successfully contributed in making the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring one of the most celebrated events in the F1 Championship calendar.
Recent Results:
2010: Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing)
2009: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes)
2008: Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren Mercedes)
2007: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2006: Jenson Button (Honda)
The Hungaroring is known as one of the hottest and dustiest circuits across the globe. Although the valley, in which the circuit is constructed, provides the spectators with a spectacular view of the race, it also attracts a lot of dust and litter from the Budapest city. Also, the layout of the circuit is very windy because of the inclining slopes of the valley. This lethal combination of a winding and dusty terrain greatly restricts the overtaking possibilities of F1 drivers on this track. Nonetheless, the Hungaroring has still gone down in F1 archives for producing some of the most exciting races.
The historical 1990 Hungarian GP and the first wet GP at the Hungaroring in 2006 are among the most memorable races. The 1990 GP witnessed one the best nail-biting ends in the circuit's history. In this thrilling encounter, Thierry Boutsen, the Belgian F1 driver of team Williams defeated McLaren-Honda driver and close friend, Ayrton Senna, by a margin of just 0.3 seconds. The recent incident-packed 2006 Hungarian GP also proved to be equally exciting. The first rain drenched GP at the Hungaroring, saw Britain's Jenson Button win the race after the dramatic exits of F1 Champions, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher.
Despite their disastrous retirement at the 2006 Hungarian GP, both, Schumacher and Alonso, have high respect for the Hungaroring. Although other F1 drivers have openly criticised the track to be extremely hot and slow, both World Champions have openly expressed their admiration for the Hungarian circuit. Schumacher's unbeaten lap timing of 1:19.071 at the Hungaroring in the 2004 Hungarian clearly explains why the F1 legend loves this circuit.
The Hungaroring is still one of the favourite tracks of these champions due to its timely renovations and regular safety upgrades. Over the years the circuit has undergone various modifications. The first change in the track's layout was made in the year 1989 when the Turn three chicane was removed. Other such modifications were also made in 2003 to enhance the driving experience at the Hungaroring. All these factors have successfully contributed in making the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring one of the most celebrated events in the F1 Championship calendar.
Recent Results:
2010: Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing)
2009: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes)
2008: Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren Mercedes)
2007: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2006: Jenson Button (Honda)
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