The Red Bull Air Race will be held over Lake Balaton in Zamárdi this July, organizers have confirmed.
Mayor István Tarlós recently said Budapest would not issue a permit for the race, planned for July 12-14th of this year, because of “inadequate conditions” following complaints by locals and safety fears.
According to reports, local organizer Hungaroring Sport quickly searched for an alternative venue and secured a part of Lake Balaton in Zamárdi.
Zamárdi mayor Gyula Csakovics said visitors could watch the race from Zamárdi’s 3km-long beach, while pilots could use nearby airports in Sármellék, Siófok or Szentkirályszabadja.