Hungaroring Circuit
Hungary F1 Track Guide
Hungary F1 Track Guide
Located just 30 mins north-east of Budapest is the Hungaroring, home of the Hungarian Grand Prix since 1986. A twisty and dusty track, Hungary has been the scene of some memorable races in F1 history – Damon Hill almost winning in an Arrows in 1997, Jenson Button’s emotional first win in 2006 and Esteban Ocon navigating his way to victory through the carnage in 2021 just to name a few. Overtaking is at a premium at the Hungaroring, with just a single long straight and two DRS Zones prior to a tight infield section. Often the final race before the summer break, the Hungarian GP in 2023 will be a double-header with Belgium at the end of July.
While each of our Hungarian Grand Prix Packages comes with a pre-defined grandstand ticket, we’ve created this Hungarian F1 Track guide to help you choose an alternative.
Circuit Length – 4.38km
Number of Laps – 70
Race Distance – 306.63km
Max Speed – 315km/h
Average Temperature in July – 28c
Currency – Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Closest Airport – Budapest Airport
Language – Hungarian
Time Zone – CEST: +1hr GMT
Sat midway down the main straight looking toward turn 1, Super Gold and Gold 1-2 Grandstands is guaranteed to provide you with some of the best views of the entire circuit. Here you will be able to soak in the pre-race atmosphere and see the winner cross the line. You will be able to see the cars on the downhill main straight into turn 1, where the majority of overtakes at Hungary are completed. Super Gold is the only covered grandstand at the Hungaroring with giant screens ensuring you won’t miss any of the race unfold. These are also central to the F1 fanzone as well as food, drink and merchandise stalls.
Further along from Super Gold sits Golds 3 and 4, where here you will be sat in the braking zone for turn 1. Overtakes and pit exit are the order of the day in these grandstands, as the cars enter turn 1 eager to overtake on the tight twisty circuit. Turn 1 at Hungary has been the scene of much action over the years, whether it be Daniel Ricciardo pulling off late-braking heroics in the Red Bull or Valtteri Bottas causing carnage in the wet in 2021. Thanks to the elevation of Hungary, you will be able to see turn 1 as well as the run into the second DRS zone at turn 3. As with Super Gold, major food locations are all near Golds 3-4.
See the start of the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix from the Gold 4 Grandstand here.
Bronze 1-2 Grandstands are sat in the twisty infield section of the Hungaroring on the turns 6 & 7 chicane. While you will not see many overtakes in this position, the views of Bronze 1-2 are of the cars coming toward you, which will give you plenty of great photo opportunities. Super Bronze is set further back from Bronze 1-2 and will give you a more panoramic view of the track. There are large screens viewable from your seats, as well as ample food and drink options.
Silver 5 Grandstand is one of the smaller grandstands at the Hungaroring and while it may feel isolated, you will have decent views of the short straight between turns 11 and 12. Being the only grandstand in this section of track, you will be able to enjoy shorter queues for food and drinks while also having a large screen opposite this grandstand.
Grandstands Silver 3 & 6 sit on the all-important final turn of the track. Here you will be able to see the cars dive into the tight pitlane or navigate the sweeping right-hander. Often cars will have moments of oversteer in this corner, grip being a premium at the Hungaroring. Here you will also have a rear-on view of the starting grid, with a simple look to your left giving you a sweeping view of the start/finish straight.
Sat in a group of grandstands along the final corner and main straight, you will have some of the most impressive views of the entire track. A combination of the sweeping final corner, the pit-lane and the start/finish straight means guaranteed action wherever you look. Due to the elevated nature of the circuit, these grandstands also provide a view of the straight between Turns 11 and 12. Giant screens means you will never miss a second of the action, and all amenities are close by.
Adjacent to the Red Bull, Silver 1-2, Grid and Podium Grandstands is Silver 4. While you will have similar views – the difference here is the elevated seats. You will not have a higher view of the action anywhere else on track than you will at Silver 4, which opens up your viewing experience to parts of the track not seen in other grandstands on the main straight and final turn – such as the twisty infield of sector 2.
Grand Prix schedules are normally released in the weeks leading up to the event. While schedules do change year on year, the schedule from 2022 (below) should give a good indication of what to expect and when.
FRIDAY 29th JULY | EVENT | TIME |
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FIA Formula 3 FIA Formula 2 W Series Paddock Club Paddock Club FIA FORMULA 1 FIA Formula 3 Paddock Club Paddock Club FIA Formula 3 FORMULA 1 FIA Formula 2 W Series FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session Practice Session Practice Session Paddock Club Track Tour Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk F1 Car Presentation FIRST PRACTICE SESSION Qualifying Session Paddock Club Track Tour Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk Press Conference SECOND PRACTICE SESSION Qualifying Session Qualifying Session Press Conference | 09:30 – 10:15 10:40 – 11:25 11:50 – 12:20 12:30 – 13:15 12:30 – 13:30 12:30 – 13:30 14:00 – 15:00 15:30 – 16:00 16:05 – 16:35 16:05 – 16:35 16:30 – 17:00 17:00 – 18:00 18:30 – 19:00 19:25 – 19:55 19:30 – 20:00 |
SATURDAY 30th JULY | EVENT | TIME |
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FORMULA 1 Formula 1 FIA Formula 3 Paddock Club Paddock Club FIA Formula 3 FORMULA 1 W Series FORMULA 1 Formula 1 FIA Formula 2 Paddock Club Paddock Club FIA Formula 2 F1 Experiences | Team Pit Stop Practice Teams Press Conference Sprint Race (19 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) Paddock Club Track Tour Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk Press Conference THIRD PRACTICE SESSION Race (30 Mins +1 Lap) QUALIFYING SESSION Press Conference Sprint Race (28 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk Paddock Club Track Tour Press Conference F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo | 10:05 – 10:30 10:05 – 11:05 11:00 – 11:45 11:55 – 12:30 11:55 – 12:30 12:05 – 12:35 13:00 – 14:00 14:40 – 15:15 16:00 – 17:00 17:00 – 18:00 18:00 – 18:50 19:05 – 19:35 19:05 – 19:35 19:10 – 19:40 19:35 – 20:35 |
SUNDAY 31st JULY | EVENT | TIME |
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FIA Formula 3 FIA Formula 2 Paddock Club Paddock Club FIA Formula 2 Formula 1 Formula 1 FORMULA 1 | Feature Race (24 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) Feature Race (37 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) Paddock Club Track Tour Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk Press Conference Drivers’ Parade National Anthem GRAND PRIX (70 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 10:05 – 10:55 11:35 – 12:40 12:55 – 13:25 12:55 – 13:55 13:00 – 13:30 13:00 – 13:30 14:44 – 14:46 15:00 – 17:00 |
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