Gulyás: Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is important to Hungary
The Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is important to Hungary both in terms of PR and prestige.
The Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is important to Hungary both in terms of PR and prestige.
The Formula One Group had made the extension conditional on a full upgrade for the Hungaroring by the 2026 race.
The upgrade is scheduled to be ready by the time Hungaroring hosts the 2026 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said the upgrade plans for the Hungaroring will be finalized within the coming months.
Wristbands certifying immunity against the coronavirus will be required to enter the area around Hungaroring from Friday until Sunday.
Foreigners are able to visit three international car races this summer with a negative COVID test.
Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen in the Hungarian Grand Prix over the weekend to take his record eighth title and his second race victory of the 2020 season.
For most of the race it looked as if Red Bull driver Max Verstappen would take the win, but with just three laps to go Lewis Hamilton picked up the pace to secure victory.
The 34th Hungarian Grand Prix begins today with the free practice rounds and the main sporting event of the summer is again expected to attract over 200,000 visitors this weekend.
Hungary’s foreign minister was also at the F1 event and revealed that after next year’s racing weekend, investments as part of the strategic development program at Hungaroring will begin
Lewis Hamilton faces a battle with defending champion Sebastian Vettel and a hungry Red Bull team as he seeks a victory at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix
Hungary's foreign minister said the development will be implemented in three stages to ensure the motorsport race track will continue to be included in the Formula One race calendar beyond 2026
“A suitable force” will be available to provide security for the FINA World Aquatics Championships, the European Youth Olympics Festival and the Formula One Grand Prix