2015 Hungarian Grand Prix - 24-26 July

[SilverArrow10]

Its going to be a rough weekend chaps with the news of Bianchi's passing.

[ChrisF1]

What was it about 1997 that allowed Damon Hill to almost win the race in an Arrows? Is there any scenario in which something like that could play out this year?

Hill was a Hungaroring specialist. It was pretty much purely his skill that made the difference. Dinitz qualified 19th that weekend while Hill qualified 3rd.

Wasn't it that in combination with the Bridgestone tyres?

[Jordan44]

If you can consider anyone on the grid a Hungaroring specialist it's probably Hamilton, who's in the fastest car anyway. So we wont see a situation like this.

[Sevach]

What was it about 1997 that allowed Damon Hill to almost win the race in an Arrows? Is there any scenario in which something like that could play out this year?

I think something to do with Bridgestones holding up better than the Goodyears all the lead teams used.

[Jonnycraig]

The last two races were pretty good! Talk about a bunch of pessimists. We haven't even got the weather report yet.

Very hot and incredibly humid.

Routine Merc 1-2, and likely a very easy Ferrari 3-4.

Zzzzzzzzzz.

[proteus]

In the case of no problems with the engine, i expect some points for Mclaren. 9th and 10th are reachable

[Andres125sx]

The last two races were pretty good! Talk about a bunch of pessimists. We haven't even got the weather report yet.

Very hot and incredibly humid.

Routine Merc 1-2, and likely a very easy Ferrari 3-4.

Zzzzzzzzzz.

If it´s going to be very hot, then Ferrari might have a chance if they continue managing tyre temp better than Mercedes on high temps

[ringo]

Do you guys hate every single circuit? Another classic track being slammed. The Hungarian GP was amongst the most interesting last year, and we've had an unexpected winner two years in a row.

This is a classic track in that it pre dates 1999 when the Tilke circuits really started to enter the sport in a big way.

In terms of on track action, take out rain affected races and it's got one of the lowest average overtakes per race of any on the calendar.

I'm still going to disagree, some of the best races of the season have come from Hungary in the last few years, I always look forward to it and we've seen some great overtaking there recently.

Agreed. I love this track and the races it has produced. Too many dramatic races here to list.. from Webber taking the win away from Vettel by putting in a qualifying stint back in 2010?, to Lewis in the merc vs redbull in 2013. each year seems to produce a good race.

[PlatinumZealot]

The last two races were pretty good! Talk about a bunch of pessimists. We haven't even got the weather report yet.

Very hot and incredibly humid.

Routine Merc 1-2, and likely a very easy Ferrari 3-4.

Zzzzzzzzzz.

Less drag and less downforce if it is humid though.

[Jonnycraig]

The last two races were pretty good! Talk about a bunch of pessimists. We haven't even got the weather report yet.

Very hot and incredibly humid.

Routine Merc 1-2, and likely a very easy Ferrari 3-4.

Zzzzzzzzzz.

If it´s going to be very hot, then Ferrari might have a chance if they continue managing tyre temp better than Mercedes on high temps

Nah. They won't have any clear air and with DRS being useless, there's no opportunity to make an overcut work.

[godlameroso]

Timing is everything, I think the best way to approach the weekend is to see how well the tires hold up. It's difficult because the circuit is very green, it's dusty, and they'll only end up chasing a moving target, especially with setup. Downforce is very important, so is acceleration, drag is not really an issue save for two spots on the track, acceleration is the most important aspect for this race, as is a planted and balanced car. Sector 2 seems like Mercedes stomping ground, watch how that car just carves a line compared to everyone else. It's all mechanical grip.

[Chuckjr]

Makes one wonder why Bernie does not require the FIA to theroughly go over the track surface repeatedly on Thursday and Friday before practices start with cleaning trucks like they have in Indycar. It would really help the situation and is not terribly expensive. They should also use the trucks during yellow flags to clean off the marbles and allow additional passing lines as the race progresses.

[CBeck113]

Makes one wonder why Bernie does not require the FIA to theroughly go over the track surface repeatedly on Thursday and Friday before practices start with cleaning trucks like they have in Indycar. It would really help the situation and is not terribly expensive. They should also use the trucks during yellow flags to clean off the marbles and allow additional passing lines as the race progresses.

Good idea, except for the yellow flag idea - think about it....

[dans79]

Maldonado would do this for sure.

[Vasconia]

Funny to see the same people slamming the Hungarian GP and praising the Monaco GP, (oh yeah it's the history ofc), no it's just a boring race like the others.

Monaco is a track where traction and drivers skills matter more than usual. Hungary is a track about downforce in slow cornes which are boring, and with no walls.

Its a matter of taste but I will always consider a lap in Monaco much more excting to see and drive. Though both races can be a big boredom.