The 2024 Method 1 season continues with the Hungarian Grand Prix, scheduled to happen on Sunday, July 21. The race will unfold over 70 laps of the Hungaroring, a circuit positioned simply outdoors Budapest, identified for its demanding format and distinctive traits that check each driver and machine.
The Hungaroring, stretching 4.381 kilometers per lap, is famously known as “Monaco with out the buildings” attributable to its twisty and slim nature. The circuit is a low-speed observe with a sequence of tight turns and brief straights, demanding excessive downforce and precision driving. Since its debut in 1986, the Hungaroring has been a staple on the F1 calendar, providing races typically characterised by strategic depth somewhat than overtaking abundance. The character of the observe locations an emphasis on qualifying, making Saturday’s session essential for a profitable race final result.
The Hungarian Grand Prix retains the normal weekend format, steering away from the Dash format. This setup contains two observe periods on Friday, a 3rd observe session adopted by the qualifying spherical on Saturday, and the primary race on Sunday. This format permits groups and drivers to completely have interaction with their methods and automotive setups all through the weekend, main as much as the race.
Weekend Schedule for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
Friday, July 19
– Observe 1: The primary observe session begins within the morning. This session is essential for groups to evaluate their automotive setups and begin their weekend’s work. Drivers get their first really feel of the observe circumstances and begin offering suggestions to their engineers on efficiency and dealing with.
– Observe 2: Later within the day, the second observe session sees groups refining their setups and starting to guage their tire methods. This session sometimes supplies a extra correct image of everybody’s tempo as gas hundreds are lowered and efficiency elements are examined.
Saturday, July 20
– Observe 3: The ultimate observe session happens within the morning and is the final probability for groups to make changes earlier than qualifying. This session is usually used to finalize the selection of setup and tires, and it’s a crucial interval for testing how the automobiles deal with in circumstances most much like what they’ll face in qualifying and the race.
– Qualifying: Saturday afternoon culminates with the qualifying session, the place the grid for Sunday’s race is set. Given the significance of observe place on the Hungaroring, securing a very good qualifying result’s seen as notably essential right here.
Sunday, July 21
– Race: The race begins within the afternoon and consists of 70 laps. The Hungarian Grand Prix typically turns right into a tactical battle, the place technique, tire administration, and precision driving come into play. Groups should make pivotal selections concerning pit stops and tire selections, navigating the wear and tear and degradation that may considerably impression efficiency on this bodily demanding circuit.
FRIDAY nineteenth JULY | Native time | |
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FIA Method 3 | Observe Session | 09:55 – 10:40 |
FIA Method 2 | Observe Session | 11:05 – 11:50 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Observe Tour | 12:00 – 12:30 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Pit Lane Stroll | 12:00 – 13:00 |
FIA | F1 Automotive Presentation | 12:00 – 13:00 |
FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 13:30 – 14:30 |
FIA Method 3 | Qualifying Session | 15:05 – 15:35 |
Method 1 | Groups’ Press Convention | 15:30 – 16:30 |
FIA Method 2 | Qualifying Session | 16:00 – 16:30 |
FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 17:00 – 18:00 |
FIA Method 3 | Press Convention | 18:20 – 18:50 |
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Observe Session | 18:35 – 19:20 |
FIA Method 2 | Press Convention | 18:55 – 19:25 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Observe Tour | 19:45 – 20:15 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Pit Lane Stroll | 19:45 – 20:15 |
SATURDAY twentieth JULY | ||
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FIA Method 3 | Dash Race (19 Laps or 40 Minutes +1 Lap) | 09:50 – 10:35 |
Method 1 | Group Pit Cease Observe | 10:40 – 11:10 |
FIA Method 3 | Press Convention | 10:55 – 11:25 |
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Qualifying Session | 11:20 – 11:50 |
FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 – 13:30 |
FIA Method 2 | Dash Race (28 Laps or 45 Minutes +1 Lap) | 14:15 – 15:05 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Observe Tour | 15:10 – 15:40 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Pit Lane Stroll | 15:10 – 15:45 |
FIA Method 2 | Press Convention | 15:25 – 15:55 |
FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 – 17:00 |
Method 1 | Press Convention | 17:00 – 18:00 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Observe Tour | 17:30 – 18:30 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Pit Lane Stroll | 17:30 – 18:30 |
F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Membership Grid Stroll & Trophy Picture | 18:30 – 19:30 |
SUNDAY twenty first JULY | ||
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FIA Method 3 | Characteristic Race (24 Laps or 45 Minutes +1 Lap) | 08:25 – 09:15 |
FIA Method 2 | Characteristic Race (37 Laps or 60 Minutes +1 Lap) | 10:05 – 11:10 |
FIA Method 2 | Press Convention | 11:30 – 12:00 |
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Race (16 Laps or 30 Minutes) | 12:05 – 12:40 |
Paddock Membership | Paddock Membership Pit Lane Stroll | 12:55 – 13:55 |
Method 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 13:00 – 13:30 |
Method 1 | Nationwide Anthem | 14:46 – 14:48 |
FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (70 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 – 17:00 |
Word – Budapest is 2 hours forward of UTC. Timetable topic to alter.