The Hungarian Grand Prix is a Formula One World Championship race held in Hungary at the Hungaroring. It was first held in 1936 in a park in Budapest. The ensuing world war stopped Grand Prix racing in the country for 50 years. The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend starts on Friday, 30 July 2024. Ahead of the season, let see the Hungarian Grand Prix winners list.
It made a return in 1986 and has been a mainstay in the F1 calendar to this day. Held at the twisty and narrow Hungaroring near Budapest. The track has few overtaking opportunities and is a tricky one to navigate. Currently, the Grand Prix has a deal that will see itself on the calendar till 2027.
Most successful Formula 1 Driver at the Hungarian GP
Lewis Hamilton
The Britton has enjoyed unparalleled success on the circuit, winning it 8 times. Lewis Hamilton will be hoping it stops a charge from Verstappen to win his 9th Hungarian Grand Prix. The title race is in full swing, and just 8 points are separating the 2 drivers, and it looks all set to be a cracking race.
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Wins |
Driver |
Years won |
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8 |
Lewis Hamilton |
2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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4 |
Michael Schumacher |
1994, 1998, 2001, 2004 |
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3 |
Ayrton Senna |
1988, 1991, 1992 |
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2 |
Nelson Piquet |
1986, 1987 |
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Damon Hill |
1993, 1995 |
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Jacques Villeneuve |
1996, 1997 |
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Mika Häkkinen |
1999, 2000 |
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Jenson Button |
2006, 2011 |
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Sebastian Vettel |
2015, 2017 |