Hungaroring
Circuit Length : 4.381 km
Number of Laps : 70
Race Distance : 306.63 km
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Category
General Admission - 3-Day
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General Admission Access (Selected Area)
- Come early for the best spots
- Standing place
- All Seats Together (up to 4)
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday access
- Giant Screens
Silver 3 3-day
- Grandstand T14
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All Seats Together (up to 4), numbered seats
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday access
- Giant Screen Views
Super Gold 3-day
- Covered Grandstand at Start/End area
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All Seats Together (up to 4), numbered seats
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday access
- Giant Screen Views
Fan Lounge Hospitality 3-day
- Super Gold Covered Grandstand
- Sat/Sun : VIP Lounge Access
- Sat/Sun : Open buffet in the lounge with drinks
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All Seats Together (up to 4), numbered seats
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday access
- Giant Screen Views
Starter Package Hungary 4-Day
- Grandstand T12
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All Seats Together (up to 4), numbered seats
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday access
- Giant Screen Views
- Thursday : Exclusive Pit Lane Walk
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Thursday: Guided Track Tour and Championship Trophy Photo
- Excusive F1 Extras
Paddock Club Hungary 4-Day
- Pit Lane View
- High-class dining with entertainment
- Guided Paddock Tour
- Support Race Paddock Access
- Pit Lane walk about
- Official program and earplugs
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All Seats Together (up to 4), numbered seats
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday access
- Giant Screen Views
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When was the track built?
Work began on the Hungaroring in 1985, and the track was race-ready just nine months later. The Hungarian government had originally considered reviving the old Nepliget park circuit in Budapest in a bid to host Formula 1 in the country, but in the end decided to create a purpose-built facility instead.
When was its first Grand Prix?
The year was 1986. Nelson Piquet won the first F1 race around the Hungaroring, famously slithering his Williams around the outside of Ayrton Senna’s Lotus to take the lead.
What’s the circuit like?
The lack of straights at the Hungaroring often sees it compared to a karting circuit – and it’s true, the resemblance is uncanny. With several series of corners to string together, teams opt for Monaco levels of downforce, with a well-sorted chassis tending to be rewarded over horsepower given the short straights on offer. It’s a challenge many of the drivers relish, however, with finding a good rhythm key to setting fast lap times.
Where is the best place to watch?
The track is built in a natural bowl, a bit like the UK's Brands Hatch. That means that any of the grandstands located on or around the main straight should provide a view of other parts of the track too, giving you more F1 bang for your, er, forint.
