TheHungarianGrandPrixwasfirstheldin1986andhasbeenstagedcontinuouslysincethenwithallracesrunattheHungaroringintheheightofsummer.Thiseventisusuallythefinalroundpriortotheseason’ssummerbreak,whenracingandallfactoryactivityhastostop,creatingawatershedmomentintheyear.
That means everyone wants to do well there, because there’s no better way to go on holiday than with the winner’s trophy from the Hungarian GP in your hands.
Liam Lawson #30: "I'm really excited to head to the Hungaroring. It's a track I've always enjoyed, with technical corners and few straights, so it feels like a great way to round off the final race before the summer break. I've taken the past few days to reflect on our learnings from Spa, but also the progress we've made throughout the first half of the season. The team has worked super hard on the car's development and I'm approaching this race with the full upgrade package on my car, so we'll be pushing to put ourselves in the fight for points.
"After Hungary, it will be good to have a chance to switch off for a little while. The season has been pretty intense, so it will be nice to get back home, spend some quality time with family and friends, and recharge mentally. At the same time, it's a good opportunity to keep training and make sure I'm in the best shape possible for what's going to be a busy second half of the season."
Arvid Lindblad #41: "We're heading to Hungary for the final race before the summer break, and it's a good moment to reflect on what's been an amazing first half of the season. Racing in Formula 1 has always been my dream, and the reality has definitely been better than I could have ever imagined. I've loved every moment of these first races as an Fl driver, especially getting the chance to compete at iconic circuits like Shanghai, Suzuka and Montreal, which have definitely been my favourite new tracks. The team has played a huge role in helping me get up to speed, as they have a lot of experience working with rookies, and that's something I've really felt since the very beginning. At the same time, they've done an excellent job developing the car, which has allowed us to fight consistently for Q3 and points over the last few races.
"I'm really looking forward to racing in Budapest this weekend. It's a circuit I've always enjoyed because it's a true driver's track, with plenty of corners and fewer straights. Energy management is always an important factor, but the characteristics of this circuit should make it a little less critical than at some of the previous races. After Hungary, it'll be good to switch off for a little while during the summer break, although I've really enjoyed the momentum we've built recently and part of me would happily keep racing. The break will be important to reset, recharge the batteries, and come back fully refreshed and motivated for Zandvoort. It will be my first time racing there, so I'm really excited for what's to come."
