Race 10 - BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

July 28, 2013, 4:30pm Eastern U.S.



The twisty and bumpy nature of the circuit makes overtaking very difficult in dry conditions. Nonetheless, the Hungaroring has been the scene of several memorable races such as the duels of Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell's lost wheel in 1987, Mansell's win from 12th on the grid after a dramatic pass on Ayrton Senna in 1989, Damon Hill's almost victory with Arrows in 1997 and maiden wins for Hill in 1993, Fernando Alonso in 2003, Jenson Button in 2006 in the track's first ever wet grand prix, and Heikki Kovalainen in 2008. According to statements and interviews, drivers have different opinions on the track. While many like Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso claimed to love it, many others consider the track, and the Hungarian Grand Prix too slow, hot and demanding. Some say that the Hungaroring is similar in style to Circuit de Monaco, due to its tight and twisty corners. A first change in the track layout was carried out in 1989, when the chicane after the actual turn 3 was removed. In 2003, the main straight (turn 1) was lengthened by roughly 660 ft., and the hairpin at the end of the straight was also tightened in an attempt to facilitate more overtaking opportunities, as well as a tightening of what was Turn 13. However, this is largely seen to have failed.

After seeing those pictures I'm feeling Hungary for some peach!

The media, I think, calls it "Booty-pest" for a good reason!

Hey guys! Been a bit busy with work for the past few weeks. Haven't had much time for practice or forums... Starting to get things situated so that I can have a little more free time. Watch out Mercedes! Here comes Lotus for the 2013 F1 2012 Constructors Championship!

Yes Bronn, last week we gave you some free points as I was unable to race, but I'm hoping we have a full Mercedes turnout for Hungary!!

lol, We did get some free points there. We'll take 'em! (we need 'em...).