MotoGP: How did the MotoGP field prepare for the brand-new Balaton Park Circuit?

Although MotoGP is not a completely unknown territory for Hungary, but the premier class motorcycle racing will race on a brand-new circuit on its debut this weekend instead of the Central European country's F1 track, the Hungaroring. MotoGP now reveals in a short video how the field got itself preparaed for the Balaton Park Circuit.

Hungary has only hosted two MotoGP races so far. The first Hungarian Grand Prix was held in 1990 on the Hungaroring and saw Mick Doohan clinch the maiden win. Although the race fell off the schedule in the coming year, Hungary made its way back onto the MotoGP calendar in 1992 after which the series disappeared for more than three decades.

The brand-new MotoGP track has a length of 4.115 km, and is located near Balatonfőkajár, some 85 km southwest of Budapest. The track, which was opened in May 2023, is designed to host regional and international races.

The main phase of construction for the Balaton Park started in 2019. The racetrack is owned by a private group of investors led by former racecar driver Chanoch Nissany, with the circuit's secondary goal to be to act as a test circuit for Nissan. The project was financed using the investors' own equity, without any involvement from banks or external funding.

The Balaton Park Circuit has been planned and constructed according to the FIA Grade 1 standards, initially obtaining a Grade 2 license. The track features Tecpro barriers and 'MyLaps' latest technology, including GPS, LED Panels and timing systems.

The 4.115km track varies in width between 12–15 m, and consists of 16 corners, with six right turns and ten left turns in its full layout.

The circuit's facilities include 48 pit garages, VIP areas and lounges, media center, medical center, and two additional support paddock areas.