About the Hungarian Grand Prix

The Hungarian Grand Prix has been held at the Hungaroring, outside Budapest, every year since it joined the World Championship in 1986. It was the first Formula 1 race behind the Iron Curtain and it has never moved. The track is short, tight and low on straights, which is why it is often compared to a kart circuit and why overtaking is hard work unless strategy opens a door.

The 2026 race ran from 24 to 26 July. Lando Norris took pole and won for McLaren, his first victory of the season, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Heat is part of the weekend: the Hungaroring sits in a natural bowl and the asphalt holds temperature. Tyres and patience decide more races here than raw top speed.

Hungarian Grand Prix Fast Facts

First World Championship race	1986
Circuit	Hungaroring
Location	Mogyorod, Hungary
Number of laps	70
Circuit length	4.381 km
Race distance	306.630 km
Lap record (race)	1:16.627 – Lewis Hamilton (2020)
Most wins (driver)	Lewis Hamilton – 8
2026 winner	Lando Norris (McLaren)

Hungarian GP Info

• Where to Watch Hungarian GP
• Hungaroring Track Guide
• Hungarian GP Weather
• Hungarian GP 2026 Betting
• Hungarian GP Race Preview

Hungarian GP Past Winners

Year	Winner	Team
2026	Lando Norris	McLaren
2025	Lando Norris	McLaren
2024	Oscar Piastri	McLaren
2023	Max Verstappen	Red Bull
2022	Max Verstappen	Red Bull
2021	Esteban Ocon	Alpine
2020	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2019	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2018	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2017	Sebastian Vettel	Ferrari
2016	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2015	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2014	Daniel Ricciardo	Red Bull
2013	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2012	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren
2011	Jenson Button	McLaren
2010	Mark Webber	Red Bull
2009	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren
2008	Felipe Massa	Ferrari
2007	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren
2006	Jenson Button	Honda
2005	Kimi Raikkonen	McLaren
2004	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2003	Fernando Alonso	Renault
2002	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2001	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2000	David Coulthard	McLaren

Hungaroring

The Hungaroring was built in 1985 and staged its first Grand Prix a year later. It sits in a bowl in the hills at Mogyorod, about 20 km from Budapest. The 4.381 km layout has 14 corners and almost no flat-out time, which is why qualifying position matters and why a well-timed undercut can win the race.

Nelson Piquet won the first race in 1986 after passing Ayrton Senna around the outside. Lewis Hamilton has won here eight times, more than any other driver. McLaren have made the Hungaroring a modern stronghold: Piastri in 2024, then Norris in 2025 and 2026.

• Track length: 4.381 km
• Laps: 70
• Corners: 14
• Lap record: 1:16.627 – Lewis Hamilton (2020)
• Direction: Clockwise
• First F1 race: 1986

Hungarian GP FAQs

When was the Hungarian GP 2026?

The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix ran from 24 to 26 July at the Hungaroring. Lando Norris won from pole for McLaren.

How many laps is the Hungarian GP?

The Hungarian GP is contested over 70 laps of the 4.381 km Hungaroring.

Who has most Hungarian GP wins?

Lewis Hamilton holds the record with eight Hungarian Grand Prix victories.

Who holds the Hungaroring lap record?

The race lap record is 1:16.627, set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020.

Has the Hungarian GP always been at the Hungaroring?

Yes. Every World Championship Hungarian Grand Prix since 1986 has been held at the Hungaroring.