Iniciar Sesión

🇭🇺 Hungary 2025: History, Heat and Pure Strategy

Find out everything about Franco at the technical GP that could surprise us all

Published

28 Jul 2025

Est. reading time

3 min

New weekend, new race! 👏

This time we head to Hungary, just a few kilometres from the iconic city of Budapest 🇭🇺

The Hungaroring will host the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix — one of the most technical and demanding circuits on the F1 calendar. The race will run for 70 laps on a track just 4.381 km long. It’s a narrow circuit full of corners, often referred to as “Monaco without the walls”. Overtaking is rare, and consistent pace will be key.

🇭🇺 Living History

This was the first F1 Grand Prix to take place behind the Iron Curtain, back in 1986 — a symbolic moment as Hungary used Formula 1 to present itself as a modern, open nation. Construction of the Hungaroring began on 1 October 1985 and was completed in a record-breaking eight months, making it the fastest-built F1 circuit in history. It has remained on the calendar ever since, without missing a single season.

This is the place where many drivers claimed their first F1 wins: Alonso, Button, Kovalainen, Ocon and, more recently, Oscar Piastri (2024). Schumacher and Hamilton both made history here with multiple victories. Could this be Franco’s turn? Let’s dream big!

👉 And this year…

🗓 Date: 1–3 August 📍 Location: Mogyoród, 20 km from Budapest 🛣 Circuit: 4.381 km / 70 laps / 306.63 km

👀 What to Expect

- Intense summer heat, but rain can still be expected. - Little action on straights, but major technical challenge. - Tyre strategy and qualifying will be crucial. - Great views from the grandstands — the circuit lies in a natural valley!

🎟 Special Entertainment

- Track Walk on 29 July with an expert guide. - High Speed Test on Thursday, 31 July. - Fanzone all weekend long with simulators, music, fitness challenges, wellness areas and more.

📸 Pit Lane Walk

On Thursday, fans with a full weekend pass + event ticket will get the chance to walk the pit lane and see the cars up close.

🧃 Collector Alert!

This weekend it’s not just about the #FranClub43 collectible (coming this Thursday on the Fan Hub!). At the Hungaroring, you’ll also be able to trade your reusable cup for previous editions and build your official collection!

📸 Franco Spotlight Coming Soon

We’ll soon tell you all about Franco’s prep for this race. But here’s a sneak peek: this circuit isn’t totally new for him — he’s raced here before in Formula 2 and Formula 3… and yes, we’ll show you the podium photos very soon!