Round thirteen of the Formula One World Championship takes us to Hungary's infamous Hungaroring. After the thrilling spectacle that was the Silverstone Grand Prix, Hungary has big boots to fill.
Have you recovered from the excitement of Silverstone yet? After the emotional win for Lewis Hamilton at his home Grand Prix, the Formula One circus moves to Eastern Europe for what promises to be another exciting and closely contested round of the World Championship.
Max Verstappen on his way to third place at Silverstone. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
Heading into this weekend in Hungary, several storylines are breaking before a single wheel has touched the tarmac. From Kevin Magnussen leaving Haas at the end of the year to Hungaroring's Pitlane resembling a harbour; it is all kicking off in Hungary this weekend.
The 2024 season has been a tough run for the Danish driver. A plethora of retirements as well as an eye-watering repair bill for Haas to foot is the most likely reason for his dismissal heading into 2025.
The rumour circulating the paddock currently is that 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix winner, Esteban Ocon, is in pole position for the second Haas seat beside Bearman. The Frenchman is currently out of a drive for 2025 after not being able to strike a deal with his current outfit, Alpine, for 2025.
Despite the seemingly dire situation, the Hungarian Grand Prix is still scheduled to go ahead as usual and on schedule. No more estimated rainfall could impact the sessions past the cars having to strap on intermediate tyres. At least the Kick Sauber mechanics know how to make the best of a bad situation.
For the Grand Prix on Sunday, temperatures in the low to mid-thirties are expected with a very low chance of a light shower just before the race is due to begin. Thankfully, this flooded pitlane isn't here to stay!
Free Practice 2: 15:00
Qualifying: 14:00
Who are you supporting this weekend? Will you be at the Hungarian Grand Prix? Let us know in the poll above and down in the comments below!
Have you recovered from the excitement of Silverstone yet? After the emotional win for Lewis Hamilton at his home Grand Prix, the Formula One circus moves to Eastern Europe for what promises to be another exciting and closely contested round of the World Championship.
Max Verstappen on his way to third place at Silverstone. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
Heading into this weekend in Hungary, several storylines are breaking before a single wheel has touched the tarmac. From Kevin Magnussen leaving Haas at the end of the year to Hungaroring's Pitlane resembling a harbour; it is all kicking off in Hungary this weekend.
Kevin Magnussen to Leave Haas
The Danish race winner is set to leave the American squad at the end of the year when his contract expires. Magnussen is set to be replaced by the previously announced Oliver Bearman for 2025. The former McLaren and Renault driver secured a career-high ninth in the standings for Haas in 2018. Magnussen managed to rack up points in 11 of the 21 races in 2018.The 2024 season has been a tough run for the Danish driver. A plethora of retirements as well as an eye-watering repair bill for Haas to foot is the most likely reason for his dismissal heading into 2025.
The rumour circulating the paddock currently is that 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix winner, Esteban Ocon, is in pole position for the second Haas seat beside Bearman. The Frenchman is currently out of a drive for 2025 after not being able to strike a deal with his current outfit, Alpine, for 2025.
The Hungaroring's Flooded Pitlane
Just 48 hours before the first qualifying session of the weekend, the pitlane is more reminiscent of a flowing river than a world-class pitlane. Extreme rainfall and blocked drains have caused the pitlane to be uninhabitable so far in the setup phase for this weekend's Grand Prix.Despite the seemingly dire situation, the Hungarian Grand Prix is still scheduled to go ahead as usual and on schedule. No more estimated rainfall could impact the sessions past the cars having to strap on intermediate tyres. At least the Kick Sauber mechanics know how to make the best of a bad situation.
For the Grand Prix on Sunday, temperatures in the low to mid-thirties are expected with a very low chance of a light shower just before the race is due to begin. Thankfully, this flooded pitlane isn't here to stay!
When to Watch the Hungarian Grand Prix (UTC)
Friday:
Free Practice 1: 11:30Free Practice 2: 15:00
Saturday:
Free Practice 3: 10:30Qualifying: 14:00
Sunday:
Hungarian Grand Prix: 13:00Who are you supporting this weekend? Will you be at the Hungarian Grand Prix? Let us know in the poll above and down in the comments below!
