Official 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[SpudLink]

Thanks for creating the thread, PiaP.

I’m looking forward to a race weekend where the main talking point is not how badly the powertrains affect the racing.

Actually I would like the main talking point to be how much better the Aston Martin is. But I can’t see the B spec car being enough of an improvement to move them off the back of the grid.

[RZ1]

What if Aston turn up and are 2 seconds slower then Cadillac, will alonso quit in the summer break

[gmaz]

This place tends to produce 1st wins, so I'll say Hadjar.

From AI...

The following F1 drivers achieved their first career Grand Prix win at the Hungarian Grand Prix (Hungaroring):

Damon Hill** (1993, Williams)
Fernando Alonso** (2003, Renault)
Jenson Button** (2006, Honda)
Heikki Kovalainen** (2008, McLaren) — this was also his only F1 win.
Esteban Ocon** (2021, Alpine)
Oscar Piastri** (2024, McLaren)

The Hungaroring has a notable reputation for producing maiden wins, with six drivers in total achieving their first victory there.

[thegreenhell]

RZ1 said:

What if Aston turn up and are 2 seconds slower then Cadillac, will alonso quit in the summer break

Even if they suddenly turn up with the best chassis on the grid, they'll still be the slowest car with that Honda boat anchor. I think they're still running it at reduced revs to stop it shaking the car to pieces, and it can't harvest or deploy at the maximum allowed rate. They're hoping to get new (hopefully) improved version at Zandvoort after the summer break.

[TheDeuce]

Heathwood said:

18 votes so far and not one person thinks Russell will win it. Ouch

If Russell was an onlooker, not a competitor - he'd probably vote for someone else too...

[Derek Smith]

Piginapoke said:

I see my vote for Norris is not getting a lot of love The McLaren was properly rapid in Belgium, and tends to like slower tracks more than fast ..

Norris' drive from 13th didn't get the recognition it deserved. He was the fastest driver and, although there were different pressures on him compared to others, it was remarkable. I don't normally vote but might this time.

[TheDeuce]

Derek Smith said:

Piginapoke said:

I see my vote for Norris is not getting a lot of love The McLaren was properly rapid in Belgium, and tends to like slower tracks more than fast ..

Norris' drive from 13th didn't get the recognition it deserved. He was the fastest driver and, although there were different pressures on him compared to others, it was remarkable. I don't normally vote but might this time.

He certainly did do very well all things considered.

But I won't be voting to predict someone will win when they don't have the car to do so - because... logic.

Or is it a vote for who we'd like to win? Although either way, it's always the same answer for me.

[paulguitar]

Just a heads-up to everyone, I have two Friday tickets to this weekend's Silverstone Classic.

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[Altrezia]

paulguitar said:

Just a heads-up to everyone, I have two Friday tickets to this weekend's Silverstone Classic.

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Free of charge. In PH tradition, donation appreciated to Severn Hospice.

DM me if interested; you'll need the Silverstone app for me to transfer the tickets.

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[paulguitar]

Altrezia said:

paulguitar said:

Just a heads-up to everyone, I have two Friday tickets to this weekend's Silverstone Classic.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Free of charge. In PH tradition, donation appreciated to Severn Hospice.

DM me if interested; you'll need the Silverstone app for me to transfer the tickets.

DMd!

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[paulguitar]

paulguitar said:

Just a heads-up to everyone, I have two Friday tickets to this weekend's Silverstone Classic.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Free of charge. In PH tradition, donation appreciated to Severn Hospice.

DM me if interested; you'll need the Silverstone app for me to transfer the tickets.

Tickets now taken.

Enjoy

[garythesign]

paulguitar said:

Just a heads-up to everyone, I have two Friday tickets to this weekend's Silverstone Classic.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Free of charge. In PH tradition, donation appreciated to Severn Hospice.

DM me if interested; you'll need the Silverstone app for me to transfer the tickets.

A very worthy cause

Two of my dogs were regular visitors to both Telford Hospices and I was a volunteer driver at Shewsbury.

[paulguitar]

garythesign said:

paulguitar said:

Just a heads-up to everyone, I have two Friday tickets to this weekend's Silverstone Classic.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Free of charge. In PH tradition, donation appreciated to Severn Hospice.

DM me if interested; you'll need the Silverstone app for me to transfer the tickets.

A very worthy cause

Two of my dogs were regular visitors to both Telford Hospices and I was a volunteer driver at Shewsbury.

That's lovely to hear, Gary, and thank you.

[Petrus1983]

Thanks PiaP.

I've gone for Kimi as ever but can see Lewis being strong. If GR losses out on big points again I can see it being decisive over the WDC.

[baconsarney]

Piginapoke said:

I see my vote for Norris is not getting a lot of love The McLaren was properly rapid in Belgium, and tends to like slower tracks more than fast ..

Another vote for Norris here....

[BrettMRC]

Thank you PIAP!

I'm going for a double DNF for Mercedes when Kimi and George come together, Ferrari 1-2 with the Mclaren of your choice in 3rd.

Aston Martin lapped by the entire field on lap 13.

[baconsarney]

BrettMRC said:

Thank you PIAP!

I'm going for a double DNF for Mercedes when Kimi and George come together, Ferrari 1-2 with the Mclaren of your choice in 3rd.

Aston Martin lapped by the entire field on lap 13.

I think my Vantage has more pace than Fernando’s current car

[hondajack85]

I predict Aston martin will be best of the rest . So about 9th-10th
Neweys seen all the other cars now and has come up with something bodged together from the best ideas.

[Red9zero]

paulguitar said:

Adrian W said:

It's Hungry, with these cars it will be a mad two laps then a precession

And maybe a procession as well.

The precession is the one before that.

[BrownEaredDog]

Thanks once again Piap

Same as last week for me - voted for Kimi because he's just excellent, but I'm hoping for Lewis to win.