F1 Hungary GP 2026: Hungaroring

Length

4.381 km

Laps

Distance

306.630 km

Corners

DRS Zones

Top Speed

310 km/h

First GP

1986

Location

Budapest

About the Circuit

Set in a natural amphitheatre valley near Budapest, the Hungaroring is a tight, twisty circuit often compared to Monaco without the walls. Overtaking is extremely difficult on the narrow track, placing enormous importance on qualifying. The summer heat in the valley creates sauna-like conditions, testing driver endurance. High downforce setups are essential for the many slow corners.

Valley amphitheatreTight and twistyDifficult to overtakeExtreme summer heatHigh downforce circuit

Recent winners and famous corners

Recent Winners

Last 10

2025Lando NorrisMcLaren
2024Oscar PiastriMcLaren
2023Max VerstappenRed Bull
2022Max VerstappenRed Bull
2021Esteban OconAlpine
2020Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2019Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2018Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2017Sebastian VettelFerrari
2016Lewis HamiltonMercedes

Famous Corners

Turn 1Turn 1

A heavy braking, downhill right-hander that's the only realistic overtaking opportunity at the Hungaroring. The braking zone is short and dirty off-line.
Turns 4–5Turn 4 Chicane

A flowing right-left chicane taken in fourth gear. Critical for rhythm through the middle sector and a place where small mistakes compound across the lap.
Turn 11Turn 11

A blind, uphill right-hander where the apex is hidden over a crest. A trust corner where commitment makes a measurable difference in lap time.