“The Hungaroring is like Monaco” – Get ready for the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix
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The Formula 1 race teams come to Mogyoród this weekend as the second part of the season kicks off with the 11th race at the Hungaroring. A lot of tension and excitement can be expected on the track, which is “like Monaco without walls” according to the pilots of Toro Rosso.
Most of the times, the Hungaroring is defined as a traditional track. According to the official website, the track that was built three decades ago used to be a curiosity due to the fact that it was the first track behind the iron-curtain, while its curiosity today is that it is the third track (after Monte-Carlo and Monza) that is always included in the racing schedule.
Legendary moments, like the victory of Nelson Piquet at the first ever race, the misfortune of Damon Hill, the battles of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, Jenson Button’s victory in rain, or the four and five triumphs of Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton can all be connected to the Hungaroring and the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The track was originally 4014 metres long, but it was reconstructed to 4381 metres in 2003. Most people say that the track is dusty and the race is burning. But then they add that it is one of the toughest races for the pilots. Winning is a real challenge on the technical, serpent-like track, which lacks straight sections. Still, teams love this traditional track, which represents the classic style.