F1 Hungarian GP: Analysis, Preview and Key Points Before the Summer Break

2025 Hungarian Grand Prix: Last Race Before the Break

Formula 1 is preparing for its last race before the summer break, which will take place in Hungary. This competition is crucial, as it will define who will arrive at the break with high morale and who will need to rethink their strategy for the second half of the year. After Hungary, the excitement of F1 will return from August 29th to 31st with the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast indicates a warm and sunny weekend. Maximum temperatures of 28°C are expected on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, however, a cooler and cloudier atmosphere is anticipated, with a chance of light rain.

Oscar Piastri, championship leader, won his first F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in 2024.

Recent News

Young driver Kimi Antonelli has had recent difficulties, attributed to errors in the car’s development by Mercedes, according to technical director James Allison. Despite this, Lewis Hamilton has offered him support. Mercedes has called a meeting to analyze performance and address the team’s problems. On the other hand, McLaren’s boss, Andrea Stella, has praised his drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, for their performance. Regarding Max Verstappen, it has been confirmed that he will remain at Red Bull until 2026, as his exit clause has expired.

Fernando Alonso celebrates his first victory in F1 with Renault at the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Circuit Statistics and Data

The Hungaroring, which debuted in 1986, is an iconic circuit on the F1 calendar. Known for its technical design and lack of long straights, it has been the scene of exciting races and unexpected victories.

Hungarian Grand Prix

• Circuit: Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary
• First F1 race: 1986
• Laps: 70 (4.38 km each), totaling 306 km
• Lap record: 1:16.627 – Lewis Hamilton (2020)

Drivers with the most wins at the Hungaroring:

• Hamilton: 8 (2007, 2009, 2012-2013, 2016, 2018-2020)
• Other current winners: Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Verstappen, Piastri

Drivers with the most poles at the Hungaroring:

• Hamilton: 9 (2007-2008, 2012-2013, 2015, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023)
• Other current pole sitters: Alonso, Verstappen, Russell, Norris

Circuit characteristics: The Hungaroring is a technical and demanding circuit for drivers, known for its tight corners and elevation changes.

It’s very technical with some fun combinations of curves, which follow each other rapidly. It’s important to find the balance and harmony with the car.

Nico Hülkenberg

Where to watch the action: The turn 1 grandstand offers a privileged view to witness overtakes.

Fun Facts:

• The Hungaroring has been the scene of numerous unexpected victories.
• Fernando Alonso, at 22 years old, was the youngest driver to achieve pole position and win a race here.

Oscar Piastri won his first F1 Grand Prix in Hungary, being the seventh different winner of the 2024 season.

What happened last year

Oscar Piastri achieved his first victory in F1, but McLaren’s team orders influenced the result.

Who will win?

McLaren, with 10 wins in 13 races, remains the team to beat and could have an even greater advantage on the Hungarian circuit. Lando Norris is expected to perform well.

Analysis of the importance of winning the Hungarian Grand Prix for Lando Norris.

How the championships are going

McLaren dominates both championships. Piastri leads with a 16-point advantage over Norris, while Verstappen needs more than 65 points to catch up with the papaya team. McLaren leads the constructors’ championship with 516 points. Ferrari is second with 248 points, followed by Mercedes and Red Bull. The season continues…