Hungarian Grand Prix
Hungaroring
Set in a natural bowl just outside Budapest, the Hungaroring has been a distinctive fixture on the Formula 1® calendar since 1986. Its tight and technical layout, combined with the atmosphere of the Hungarian capital, gives the race a character unlike almost any other on the calendar, with drivers required to maintain concentration through a near-continuous sequence of corners.
Construction of the Hungaroring began in 1985, with the circuit completed in just nine months ahead of its Formula 1® debut the following year. The first Hungarian Grand Prix was won by Nelson Piquet, who famously overtook Ayrton Senna around the outside to take victory. At 4.381km, the modern circuit features 14 corners and relatively few long straights, placing a premium on aerodynamic performance, tyre management and finding a consistent rhythm across the lap.
The Hungarian Grand Prix has produced some memorable performances throughout its history. Nigel Mansell famously charged from 12th on the grid to victory in 1989, while Michael Schumacher's strategic three-stop victory in 1998 demonstrated how important race strategy can be at a circuit where overtaking is difficult. The Hungaroring has also provided the setting for several drivers to claim their maiden Formula 1® victories, including Fernando Alonso in 2003, Jenson Button in 2006, Esteban Ocon in 2021 and Oscar Piastri in 2024.
Now one of the longest-running fixtures on the Formula 1® calendar, the Hungarian Grand Prix continues to provide a different kind of challenge from the sport's faster circuits. In 2026, Lando Norris took victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, adding another chapter to the Hungaroring's history. In 2027, Formula 1® will return to Budapest for the 40th edition of the race, once again putting precision, patience and strategy at the heart of the weekend.
Previous winners:
2026 Lando Norris
2025 Lando Norris
2024 Oscar Piastri
