F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Hungaroring track repaired overnight after driver complaints
The Hungaroring track in Budapest underwent emergency overnight repairs to address surface degradation ahead of the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix. Drivers reported significant issues with bumps and crumbling asphalt at key overtaking points, which were exacerbated by recent weather conditions.
Why it matters
Track safety and surface integrity are critical for Formula 1 competition, directly impacting race outcomes and driver safety.
Turn 1 at the Hungaroring has been partially resurfaced overnight in response to driver complaints after the first day of practice for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
It’s understood that some areas of the track have been resurfaced within the past two years but the hot, dry summer caused some sub-surface settlement, exacerbating some of the bumps. Additionally, the track surface had begun to open up, most noticeably at Turns 1, 12 and 13.
Drivers were able to modify their line around the final corner to avoid the problem area there, but at Turn 1 – a crucial overtaking point – the track was breaking up on the racing line.
“It was quite a strange day out there I think for everybody,” said Mercedes’ George Russell after practice.
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