The Hungarian Grand Prix can be regarded as one of Formula 1's most fascinating and technically challenging races. The Grand Prix has taken place at the Hungaroring circuit, one of the more unique races on the calendar, since 1986. The race has developed a strength for battles of strategy, debut wins, and championship-changing moments. 

It makes sense that the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix is shaping up to be yet another classic. The Grand Prix is scheduled on August 3rd, 2025, at 1:00 PM (UTC). This year's race is sure to be as entertaining as ever. The stakes are at an all-time high this year with Oscar Piastri, who won his first F1 race here last year, currently winning the championship for McLaren with his teammate Lando Norris on his tail and meanwhile, legends like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are keen to remind the paddock that they are still capable of winning.

The Hungarian Grand Prix has one of the most interesting backstories in Formula 1.

The very first Hungarian GP happened on June 21, 1936, on a temporary track in Népliget Park in Budapest. Motor racing giants Mercedes-Benz, Auto Union, and Alfa Romeo all sent teams, and a substantial crowd attended. Then, due to political upheaval and the outbreak of the Second World War, racing in Hungary disappeared for the next 50 years.

In 1986, Formula 1 broke new ground. Under the guidance of Bernie Ecclestone, F1 brought the championship behind the Iron Curtain for the first time. The Hungaroring was built, and Nelson Piquet won the first race in front of 200,000 spectators—an outrageous number, considering how expensive tickets were in those days.

Since the inaugural race in 1986, the Hungarian GP has been a regular feature on the Grand Prix calendar. The circuit is known for its tight layout and hot weather in the summer, delivering some of F1’s most exciting moments and continuing to be an important race on the calendar.

The Hungaroring is located in Mogyoród, just outside of Budapest. The circuit is 4.381 km (2.722 miles) long with 14 corners and is often referred to as "Monaco without the walls."

The track’s narrow, twisty nature makes overtaking notoriously difficult, which means qualifying positions are very important. If you can start the race from pole position here, your chances of winning the race are very good. As ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer noted:

“The first sector is pretty much two corners, then you have to find a rhythm in the middle sector. It’s one of those tracks where every corner sets up the next corner. It’s relentless.”

With that relentless flow, tire management and pit strategy play a big part in your success.

The Hungaroring is also known for having passionate crowds. German and Finnish fans tend to travel in large groups to the race, and the surrounding festival is an experience uniquely Hungaroring.

Since then, the Hungarian GP has become an annual event. With a narrow layout in the scorching summer heat, the race has produced many of Formula 1's greatest moments and it remains a staple of the calendar!

The Hungarian GP has had some memorable races over the last thirty-seven years:

The track is a playground of legends; one of those legends is Lewis Hamilton, who has won here 8 times, which is the most ever!

Most Hungarian GP Wins (Drivers):

Recent Winners:

The 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be a McLaren masterclass to date.

Driver Standings Before Hungary:

McLaren's tally of 516 is more than DOUBLE Ferrari's tally—that's how dominant they have been.

McLaren's resurgence is one of the big stories in F1. The MCL39 is the car to have, and Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are getting everything out of it.

Hungary could provide the ideal opportunity for another McLaren showdown. Will they be allowed to race each other? Or will a teammate out front on a different strategy dictate championship points supremacy?

Last year, there were many two-stop strategies. The medium tire was the best-performing tire, while teams also used softs for some short stints.

Hungary has a tight nature to it, which often leads to tactical battles about track position and strategy outcomes.

There are plenty of options for race predictions, and the following is a top 3 predicted finish:

For bettors, this race offers plenty of value; betting on qualifying, safety cars, or podium finishers could be as valuable as betting on winning.

The Hungarian GP has it all—history, drama, strategy, unexpected outcomes… From Piquet’s 1986 win behind the Iron Curtain to Button’s first win in 2006 to Piastri’s breakout performance in 2024, the Hungaroring has produced some of the all-time classic moments in F1.