Traffic chaos, cashless payments: Everything you need to know about the 2025 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Engines will roar once again in Mogyoród during the first weekend of August as the Hungarian Grand Prix returns to the Hungaroring for the 40th time. This anniversary race is not only a major sporting event but also presents significant transportation, logistics, and financial challenges. Organisers and authorities are urging heightened attention and cooperation from everyone involved.

Major traffic restrictions expected at Hungarian Grand Prix

The Pest County Police Headquarters has issued a warning: from 1 August through 4 August, there will be substantial traffic restrictions around the Hungaroring. No stopping zones will be in effect, and vehicles parked illegally will be towed. Motorists can only reclaim their vehicles after paying a fine and the towing fees, according to Turizmus.com.

Authorities are asking Mogyoród residents to drive only when absolutely necessary. Depending on post-race traffic conditions, certain roads may be temporarily converted to one-way routes, with police directing traffic as needed.

The easiest way to get to the track is via the H8 suburban railway line (HÉV): from the Kerepes stop, free shuttle buses will transport spectators directly to Gate 3 of the Hungaroring, from where all grandstands are accessible. After the race, the buses will return people to the HÉV and MÁV train stations.

This year’s Grand Prix goes completely cashless

The 2025 race weekend brings a major change: the Hungaroring will operate entirely with contactless payments, Turizmus.com reported earlier. Festipay Plc. will operate hundreds of payment terminals on-site, where payments can be made using bank cards, mobile phones, or Festipay cards. Those arriving with cash will need to load it onto a Festipay card, which can be refunded without any fees at the end of the event.