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| Location | Mogyoród, Hungary |
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| Time zone | GMT +1 |
| Major Events | F1, GP2 |
| Circuit Length | 4. Mogyoród is a village in Pest county, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT) is a term originally referring to mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London For the article about the Asian version of the GP2 series see GP2 Asia Series. 381 km (2. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand 722 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Lap Record | 1:19. A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States 071 ( Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004) |
The Hungaroring is a Formula 1 racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Hungarian Grand Prix is held. Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Scuderia Ferrari is the name for the Gestione Sportiva the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing Mogyoród is a village in Pest county, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. Budapest ( also /ˈbʊ-/) is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary it serves as the country's principal Political, Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic The first Hungarian Grand Prix (Magyar Nagydíj was held on June 21, 1936 over a track laid out in Népliget, a park in Budapest. In 1986[1], it became the location of the first Formula 1 Grand Prix behind the Iron Curtain. Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894 The " Iron Curtain " was the symbolic ideological and physical boundary dividing Europe into two separate areas from the end of World War II until the end Bernie Ecclestone wanted a race in the USSR, but a Hungarian friend of his recommended Budapest. Bernard Charles "Bernie" Ecclestone (born 28 October 1930 near Bungay Suffolk, England) is the president and CEO of The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Hungarians (or Magyars, magyarok are an Ethnic group primarily associated with Hungary. Budapest ( also /ˈbʊ-/) is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary it serves as the country's principal Political, They wanted a street circuit similar to the Circuit de Monaco to be built in the Népliget[2] - Budapest's largest park - but the government decided to build a new circuit just outside the city[3] near a major highway. Circuit de Monaco is the name given to a motor racing circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the Principality They started to build the circuit on October 1, 1985. It was built in eight months, less time than any other Formula 1 circuit. The first race was held on March 24, 1986 in memory of János Drapál, the first Hungarian who won motorcycle GP races. János Drapál (born February 3, 1948 - August 11, 1985) was a former Grand Prix Motorcycle road racer Hungarians (or Magyars, magyarok are an Ethnic group primarily associated with Hungary.
According to a survey put together by the Hungarian national tourism office Mogyoród ranks third in venues visited by tourists in Hungary, following the Danube Bend-area and Lake Balaton, but before Budapest[4]. The Danube (In Donau from earlier Danuvius, Celtic *dānu, meaning "to flow run" Slovak and Polish Dunaj Lake Balaton, located in Hungary, is the largest lake in Central Europe, and one of the foremost regional tourist destinations
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Description
Held in the middle of a Central European summer, it is a circuit in the Grand Prix calendar that saw its first wet race in the 2006 season. Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Races by country Active and past races See {{CURRENTYEAR}} Formula One season for a schedule of this year's races The circuit is generally dusty due to underuse throughout the season and being built on sandy soil. The track's being in a natural valley means that about 80 percent of the racetrack is visible from any point[5].
Normally an underused circuit becomes faster over the weekend as the track rubbers in; however, with the Hungaroring this generally does not happen because the track can get dusty so quickly. This is a circuit where there is often a heightened advantage to running late in qualifying.
With tight and twisting corners, some of the most exciting races in F1 history have been held here[1]. Due to the twisty style of the circuit[6] overtaking is difficult. Nonetheless, the Hungaroring has been the scene of several memorable races such as the duels of Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell's lost wheel in 1987, Mansell's win from 12th on the grid in 1989, Damon Hill's race with an Arrows in 1997, maiden wins for Fernando Alonso in 2003 and Jenson Button in 2006 in the track's first ever wet grand prix, and others. Nelson Piquet Souto Maior (born August 17, 1952) more commonly known as Nelson Piquet, is a Brazilian former racing driver who was Formula Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple Biography Mansell was born in Upton-upon-Severn, a small Town in the English county of Worcestershire. Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE (born 17 September 1960 in London) is a retired World Championship winning British racing driver from England Arrows Grand Prix International was a Formula One team active from 1977 to 2002 Fernando Alonso Díaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time Jenson Alexander Lyons Button, often called Jense, (born 19 January, 1980) is a British Formula One racing driver from England
Drivers
Hungaroring has crowned two drivers in its 20 year history: both Nigel Mansell in 1992 and Michael Schumacher in 2001 were able to win the World Championship title at early points of the seasons. Biography Mansell was born in Upton-upon-Severn, a small Town in the English county of Worcestershire. Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Moreover, both Hungary's Zsolt Baumgartner and Poland's Robert Kubica made their debut on this track as the first F1 drivers of their countries. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic Zsolt Baumgartner (born January 1, 1981, Debrecen, Hungary) is a former Formula One and current ChampCar racing driver Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Robert Kubica ( /'rɔbɛrt ku'bitsa/ ("koo-bit-sa" born December 7, 1984 in Kraków, Poland) is the first Polish The WilliamsF1 Team also secured the Constructors' Championship at the Hungaroring in 1996. Not to be confused with Frank Williams Racing Cars, formed by Frank Williams 1967 Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
The 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix was the first wet grand prix at the Hungaroring. The 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on August 6, 2006 at the Hungaroring, Budapest. This saw the retirement of many drivers including championship rivals Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher and gave Jenson Button and the reborn Honda F1 team their first win. Fernando Alonso Díaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Jenson Alexander Lyons Button, often called Jense, (born 19 January, 1980) is a British Formula One racing driver from England Honda Racing F1 Team is a Formula One team run by Japanese car manufacturer Honda. Fernando Alonso also earned his first Grand Prix victory at this in 2003, declaring it his favorite track as a result.
According to statements and interviews, drivers have different opinions on the track. While many like Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Michael Schumacher, and Fernando Alonso claimed to love it, many others consider the track, and the Hungarian Grand Prix too slow, hot and demanding. Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple Biography Mansell was born in Upton-upon-Severn, a small Town in the English county of Worcestershire. Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Fernando Alonso Díaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time The technical driving center of the Hungaroring held former racer Gerhard Berger's name from 1998 until 2005 but later it was changed to Allianz. Gerhard Berger, (born August 27, 1959 in Wörgl) is an Austrian former Formula One racing driver who owns 50% of the Scuderia SE (formerly AG,,) is a large Financial services provider headquartered in Munich, Germany.
The track also has a curve named after Nigel Mansell. Biography Mansell was born in Upton-upon-Severn, a small Town in the English county of Worcestershire.
Past Winners
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Fans
While most of the foreign fans are from Germany[4] and Austria, the Hungaroring has traditionally seen a large influx of Finnish fans as well. Pre-season testing Pre-season testing began in November 2006 at the Circuit de Catalunya, with ten of the eleven teams participating in the test sessions Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born Stevenage, 7 January 1985 Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born Stevenage, 7 January 1985 The 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix was the eleventh race of the 2007 Formula One season. "F1 2006" redirects here For the video games based on the 2006 Formula One season see F1 06 & F1 CE. Kimi-Matias Räikkönen (ˈkimi ˈmɑtiɑs ˈræikkønen born October 17, 1979 in Espoo) is a Finnish Formula One race car driver currently Jenson Alexander Lyons Button, often called Jense, (born 19 January, 1980) is a British Formula One racing driver from England The 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on August 6, 2006 at the Hungaroring, Budapest. "F1 2005" redirects here For the video games based on the 2005 Formula One season see F1 05 & F1 Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Kimi-Matias Räikkönen (ˈkimi ˈmɑtiɑs ˈræikkønen born October 17, 1979 in Espoo) is a Finnish Formula One race car driver currently The 2005 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on July 31, 2005 at the Hungaroring circuit Drivers and constructors The following teams and drivers competed in the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship. Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula The 2004 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on August 15, 2004 at the Hungaroring. Drivers and constructors The following teams and drivers competed in the 2003 FIA Formula One World Championship Fernando Alonso Díaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time Fernando Alonso Díaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time The 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on August 24, 2003 at the Hungaroring. The 2002 Formula One season was the 53rd FIA Formula One World Championship season Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (born May 23 1972 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian Formula One racing driver currently driving for Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (born May 23 1972 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian Formula One racing driver currently driving for Results from the 2002 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix held at Hungaroring on August 18, 2002. The 2001 Formula One season was the 52nd FIA Formula One World Championship season Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Results from the 2001 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix held at Hungaroring on August 19, 2001. The 2000 Formula One season was the 51st FIA Formula One World Championship season Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Mika Pauli Häkkinen ( (born September 28, 1968 in Helsingin maalaiskunta) is a Finnish racing driver and two-time Formula Results from the 2000 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix held at Hungaroring on August 13 2000 The 1999 Formula One season was the 50th FIA Formula One World Championship season Mika Pauli Häkkinen ( (born September 28, 1968 in Helsingin maalaiskunta) is a Finnish racing driver and two-time Formula Mika Pauli Häkkinen ( (born September 28, 1968 in Helsingin maalaiskunta) is a Finnish racing driver and two-time Formula The 1999 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on August 15, 1999 at the Hungaroring near Budapest, Hungary. The 1998 Formula One season was the 49th FIA Formula One World Championship season Mika Pauli Häkkinen ( (born September 28, 1968 in Helsingin maalaiskunta) is a Finnish racing driver and two-time Formula Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula The 1998 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One Motor race held at the Hungaroring on August 16, 1998. The 1997 Formula One season was the 48th FIA Formula One World Championship season Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Personal and early life Jacques Villeneuve was born in the Canadian city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to then soon to be Formula One driver Gilles Results from the 1997 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix held at Hungaroring on August 10, 1997. The 1996 Formula One season was the 47th FIA Formula One World Championship season Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Personal and early life Jacques Villeneuve was born in the Canadian city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to then soon to be Formula One driver Gilles The 1996 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on August 11, 1996 at Hungaroring. "F1 1995" redirects here For the video games based on the 1995 Formula One season see F1 95. Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE (born 17 September 1960 in London) is a retired World Championship winning British racing driver from England Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE (born 17 September 1960 in London) is a retired World Championship winning British racing driver from England The 1995 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on August 13 1995 at the Hungaroring, Budapest. The 1994 Formula One season was the 45th FIA Formula One World Championship season Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula The 1994 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on August 14 1994 at the Hungaroring, Budapest. The 1993 Formula One season was the 44th FIA Formula One World Championship season Alain Marie Pascal Prost, OBE (born 24 February 1955 is a French racing driver Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE (born 17 September 1960 in London) is a retired World Championship winning British racing driver from England The 1993 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Hungaroring on August 15, 1993. The 1992 Formula One season was the 43rd FIA Formula One World Championship season Riccardo Patrese (born April 17 1954) is an Italian former Racing driver, who raced in Formula One from to. Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple The 1992 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Hungaroring on August 16, 1992. The 1991 Formula One season was the 42nd FIA Formula One World Championship season Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple The 1991 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held at Hungaroring on August 11, 1991. The 1990 Formula One season was the 41st FIA Formula One World Championship season Thierry Marc Boutsen (born July 13 1957 in Brussels, Belgium) is a former Racing driver who raced for the Arrows, Thierry Marc Boutsen (born July 13 1957 in Brussels, Belgium) is a former Racing driver who raced for the Arrows, The 1990 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held at Hungaroring on August 12, 1990. The 1989 Formula One season was the 40th FIA Formula One World Championship season Riccardo Patrese (born April 17 1954) is an Italian former Racing driver, who raced in Formula One from to. Biography Mansell was born in Upton-upon-Severn, a small Town in the English county of Worcestershire. The 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held at Hungaroring on August 13, 1989. The 1988 Formula One season was the 39th FIA Formula One World Championship season Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple The 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on August 7 1988 at the Hungaroring, Budapest. The 1987 Formula One season was the 38th FIA Formula One World Championship season Biography Mansell was born in Upton-upon-Severn, a small Town in the English county of Worcestershire. Nelson Piquet Souto Maior (born August 17, 1952) more commonly known as Nelson Piquet, is a Brazilian former racing driver who was Formula Results from the 1987 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix held at Hungaroring on August 9, 1987. The 1986 Formula One season was the 37th FIA Formula One World Championship season Ayrton Senna da Silva ( pronounced, March 21, 1960 &ndash May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and triple Nelson Piquet Souto Maior (born August 17, 1952) more commonly known as Nelson Piquet, is a Brazilian former racing driver who was Formula The 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix was a Formula One Motor race held at the Hungaroring on August 10, 1986. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. With the loss of the Austrian Grand Prix, this is the closest Formula One event for fans from other Central European countries. The Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One race The first event in 1964, was held at a Race track on the Zeltweg Airfield. Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and The 2006 race saw many spectators from Poland due to the debut of their first Formula 1 driver, Robert Kubica. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Robert Kubica ( /'rɔbɛrt ku'bitsa/ ("koo-bit-sa" born December 7, 1984 in Kraków, Poland) is the first Polish
Some say that the Hungaroring is similar in style to Circuit de Monaco, due to its tight and twisty corners. Circuit de Monaco is the name given to a motor racing circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the Principality A first change in the track layout was carried out in 1989, when the chicane after the actual turn 3 was removed. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) In 2003, the main straight (turn 1, see diagram) was lengthened by roughly 200 m (660 ft), and the hairpin at the end of the straight was also tightened in an attempt to facilitate more overtaking opportunities, as well as a tightening of what was Turn 13. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. However, this is largely seen to have failed. The circuit is almost flat, the only notable change in elevation being a valley in the straight after Turn 3.
The Hungarian Grand Prix has always been more of a promoter event than a profit-raiser in itself. [4]. The contract was prolonged until 2011, although tobacco advertising has been banned since 2007. 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
The Hungaroring is the home of Hungarian motorsport. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic Besides Formula One, there were also DTM, FIA GT Championship races in its history. The FIA GT Championship is a Sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation (SRO at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de A public drag race event takes place every month.
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- ^ Formula One:a way of fine-tuning an image. International Herald Tribune (2003-09-26). The International Herald Tribune is a widely read English language international Newspaper Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Retrieved on 2008-02-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
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- ^ a b c Formula one races draw in fewer fans in Europe. American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary. Retrieved on 2008-03-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good
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- ^ FORMULA ONE : Think it's a joyride? Try some laps on Hungary's course. International Herald Tribune (2002-08-17). The International Herald Tribune is a widely read English language international Newspaper See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Retrieved on 2008-02-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation
External links
- Official Website of the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix
- Hungaroring Circuit History and Statistics
- Statistics from official F1 site
- BBC's circuit guide
- Satellite picture by Google Maps
- Ciro Pabón's Racetracks 3D views and virtual laps of all F1 circuits, including this one, via Google Earth
See also
This is a list of circuits which have hosted a FIA World Championship race from 1950 to 2008.Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic