About the Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungarian Grand Prix is a Formula 1 World Championship event held at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest. The first Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix took place in 1986, and the race has remained a regular part of the championship calendar ever since.
Hungaroring is a technical 4.381 km circuit featuring 14 corners and located around 20 km from central Budapest. Its tight and twisty layout makes qualifying performance, tyre management and race strategy particularly important.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2027
The 2027 Hungarian Grand Prix will take place from July 30 to August 1 at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest. The Hungarian round will be the 13th round of the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship. The race weekend will include free practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race.
The 2027 Hungarian Grand Prix is confirmed under the existing agreement between Formula 1 and Hungary. In 2023, the contract with the Hungaroring was extended through 2032.
History of Motorsport in Hungary
The first Hungarian Grand Prix took place in 1936 at Népliget Park in Budapest. It was the first Grand Prix held in the country and remained the only such event there for the following 50 years. Hungary joined the Formula 1 calendar in 1986, when the new Hungaroring circuit was built.
The first Hungarian Formula 1 round was held on August 10, 1986. Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet won the race for Williams-Honda, finishing ahead of Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell. The Hungarian Grand Prix was the first Formula 1 race held behind the Iron Curtain.
Construction of the Hungaroring began in 1985, and the circuit was ready to host its first Formula 1 round just nine months later. The track is located approximately 20 km from the center of Budapest. The current circuit configuration is 4.381 km long and features 14 corners.
Features of the Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungaroring is characterized by numerous corners and relatively short straights. The circuit is located in a natural valley and traditionally hosts the Hungarian Grand Prix in the middle of the European summer. The race distance is 70 laps, or 306.63 km.
Results of Previous Races
| Year | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hungaroring, Hungary | Lando Norris, McLaren |
| 2025 | Hungaroring, Hungary | Lando Norris, McLaren |
| 2024 | Hungaroring, Hungary | Oscar Piastri, McLaren |
In 2026, Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Norris also won the Hungarian round in 2025, while Oscar Piastri took victory in 2024.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2028
The Hungarian Grand Prix is also scheduled to be part of the 2028 Formula 1 season. The Hungarian round is covered by the long-term agreement between Formula 1 and the Hungaroring, which runs through 2032. The exact date of the 2028 race will be determined when the season calendar is finalized.
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