Get the inside line on this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix

‍And now for something completely different…Hungary!

In contrast to the Red Bull Ring, the Hungaroring is a slow-to-medium-speed circuit as tight and twisty as the nearby water park.

While we prepare the RP20s to hit the ground running, here are the key themes to watch out for this weekend.

1.    Go with the Flow

The Hungaroring is one of the lowest speed circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, so it’s a real change from the Red Bull Ring.

While the start / finish line is 800m long, the second sector includes a succession of eight corners across the speed range that challenge both the car and driver.

Maintaining rhythm is key to a strong lap here – it’s a circuit you’ll need extra practice for on the new F1 2020 game, that’s for sure!

2.    Get Your Elbows Out

Overtaking at the Hungaroring is a tricky proposition, even for Lance and Checo! But moves can be made at a couple of corners if a driver is willing to wait until the very last moment to hit the brakes and catch a rival unaware.

Keep an eye on Turn 1 for the best of the action, with drivers able to use the DRS effect to close up on their rivals before making a move – we’ve seen some exciting moves here in the past!

3.    Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot

Sandals and sunglasses aren’t particularly practical behind the wheel of an F1 car – but dealing with soaring temperatures in other ways is one of the key challenges in Budapest.

Not only do the drivers have to nurse the tyres on what is a very intensive circuit for the tyres, but the track’s intense physicality in such heat tests their fitness levels to the limit.

4.    Computer Says…

So, we know it’s hot, overtaking is tricky, and tyre management is key. That’s plenty for Checo and Lance to think about – but luckily, we’ve got some serious talent on our pit wall to give them a hand.

Strategy is crucial in Budapest, with track layout leading teams to look for strategies which reduce the chance of being caught behind slower cars. Watch out for some serious number crunching…

5.    We’re Not in Spielberg Anymore

Just to confirm, it’s definitely the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend – not the #AustrianGP, the #StyrianGP or the #AustryianGP.

But this is more than just a change of hashtag. The tight and twisty layout of the Hungaroring is a significant contrast to the high-speed nature of the Red Bull Ring and brings with it a completely different set of challenges.

Sounds like a recipe for some fun, right? We can’t wait to hit the track in Hungary!