No Formula 1 race in Hungary in 2025? Hungaroring in ruins – PHOTOS

The official Facebook page of the Hungaroring has shared some startling photos showing the current state of the race track and its facilities. Here’s what’s happening.

Hungaroring in “ruins”

It’s been a month since the Hungarian Grand Prix, which was won by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. However, for some, viewing the Hungaroring now might be disheartening, as nearly all its buildings, along with the race track, appear devastated. The scene resembles something more akin to the aftermath of a bombing. The iconic main building, long a symbol of racing in Hungary, and the paddock have all but vanished. Pits now gape open where drivers and their teams were working on their cars just weeks ago.

The reason for this drastic change is that the Hungaroring is undergoing major renovation. Since it first hosted Formula 1 in 1986, the circuit has remained largely unchanged. The original structures were built in just eight months – far quicker than any other modern Formula 1 circuit, according to F1 Technical. Yet despite the passage of time, most of the buildings and grandstands have seen little improvement over the years.

New main buildings, pits, grandstand, and larger garages

The renovation is taking place in two phases. The first phase was completed on 22 May and involved reconstructing the retaining walls in the event area, widening the paddock, and adding two tunnels under the finish straight.

“The utility network development has been completed, and the main entrance and building have been established, which now includes a reception centre. However, internal works will continue until 30 November,” stated Zsolt Gyulay, President and CEO of Hungaroring Sport Ltd, ahead of this year’s race.

Following Piastri’s victory, the main building was demolished to make way for a new, larger structure with expansive garages. A new grandstand and pit building are also being constructed.

Mr Gyulay said they aimed to create a modern, innovative centre for all.

Upgrade deadline: 2026

Minister Gergely Gulyás announced that the final deadline for the upgrade is set for 20 April 2026. However, he did not confirm whether there would be a race in 2025. When asked about the possibility of increased ticket prices following the upgrade, Gulyás stated that the aim is not to continually raise prices. Instead, the increased capacity of the track is expected to generate significant revenue.

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