F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2021

Monaco without walls is just one of the nicknames given to the 4.381km track that demands a high-downforce package in order to cope with a myriad of sharp corners and hairpins. Work began on the purpose-built facility in 1985, and it hosted its first F1 race less than a year later when Nelson Piquet overtook Ayrton Senna around the outside of turn 1 to snatch victory.

With just one straight, overtaking can be difficult, so strategy often plays a vital role in determining the outcome. This was highlighted in 2019 when Mercedes took the bold decision to two-stop Hamilton, with the Brit going on to pass Max Verstappen in the closing stages for the win.

The Hungaroring has played host to the Hungarian GP every year since 1986, and that arrangement is set to continue until at least 2026.

The Hungarian Grand Prix 2020

The successfully rearranged 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix began in damp conditions, which caused Verstappen to crash before the race got underway. Hamilton led off the line and would complete a fairly serene victory, while Valterri Bottas made an awful start, falling from second to sixth and allowing Verstappen to snatch second after the Red Bull mechanics repaired his damaged car on the grid. The Finn would recover well to beat Stroll into third while elsewhere, Haas’ alternative strategy paid dividends as Magnussen finished 10th despite receiving a post-race penalty.

When is the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix on the F1 calendar?
The Hungarian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on the weekend of July 30-August 1 and is provisionally set to be the 11th race of the Formula 1 season. The first two free practice sessions will take place on July 30, with qualifying on Saturday, July 31 at 15:00 CET.

What time does the Hungarian Grand Prix start?
The Hungarian Grand Prix starts on Sunday, August 1 at 15:00 CET. The race can be followed live on RacingNews365’s blog and via television on M4.