Hungarian GP Reveals Immense Rebuild As Demolition Begins

The Hungarian Grand Prix is undergoing extensive restructuring following the 2024 race.

Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 leads Logan Sargeant of United States driving the (2) Williams FW46 Mercedes during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 21, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. / Red Bull Content Pool

After hosting its latest race in July 2024 which saw Oscar Piastri celebrate his first F1 victory, the Hungarian Grand Prix is witnessing a significant transformation. The renowned Hungaroring, a staple in Formula 1 since 1986, is currently undergoing a comprehensive restructuring of its pit-lane complex.

The update was shared by the official account for the Hungaroring account, stating:

“We told you that it is going to happen… Less than a month after the Hungarian GP, and next phase of the redevelopment works is happening at an F1 pace.”

We told you that it is going to happen… less than a month after the Hungarian GP, and next phase of the redevelopment works is happening at an F1 pace.#hungaroring #F1Hungary #HungarianGP #redevelopment #marketepito #bayerconstruct pic.twitter.com/Ud68yekcvS

— Hungaroring (@HungaroringF1) August 14, 2024

With a recently secured five-year extension guaranteeing the Grand Prix’s place on the F1 calendar until at least 2032, these changes are not only cosmetic but aim to align the Hungaroring with contemporary F1 standards.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali addressed the broader policy on historic circuits during a Liberty Media investor call last year. He stressed the need for evolution rather than resting on historical laurels, stating, as quoted by Motorsport Week:

“When historic [circuits] are only looking behind there’s something that’s no good, when the historic [circuits have] a good foundation to look ahead with a different future that’s beautiful.

“That’s why with the so-called historic grands prix we are focused on understanding what is the view of the future.

“To be arrogant and believe that you have a granted future because you had a race since 100 years, to be very honest is not enough.

“I think in this moment everyone is understanding that, and we are not playing any games, we are very transparent with them, we are saying if they want to be in the calendar they need to be doing the things we believe is right for them and also for us as F1.

2024 F1 Driver Standings As Of Summer Break

1. Max Verstappen - 277 points
2. Lando Norris - 199 points
3. Charles Leclerc - 177 points
4. Oscar Piastri - 167 points
5. Carlos Sainz - 162 points
6. Lewis Hamilton - 150 points
7. Sergio Perez - 131 points
8. George Russell - 116 points
9. Fernando Alonso - 49 points
10. Lance Stroll - 24 points
11. Nico Hulkenberg - 22 points
12. Yuki Tsunoda - 22 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo - 12 points
14. Oliver Bearman - 6 points
15. Pierre Gasly - 6 points
16. Kevin Magnussen - 5 points
17. Esteban Ocon - 5 points
18. Alex Albon - 4 points
19. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points
20. Logan Sargeant - 0 points
21. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points