Drivers recall classic racing as F1 Hungary GP unfolds
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
At the Hungaroring on July 30, Formula 1 drivers are experiencing a race weekend marked by fond memories of past competitions. The 2026 energy deployment rules have altered the dynamics of high-speed circuits, making races and qualifying a challenge as drivers manage energy harvesting during rapid corners. The layout of the Hungaroring, featuring numerous braking zones, offers more opportunities for traditional racing maneuvers. As the race is ongoing, teams and drivers are adjusting strategies to maximize performance under the new rules.
- •Drivers appreciate the Hungaroring's braking zones
- •New energy rules complicate racing dynamics
- •Qualifying has been challenging for drivers
- •Race strategies are evolving in real time
- •Points impact team standings in the championship
- 2:30 PMMotorsport.com — "It reminds me of the old days" - Drivers cherish flat out F1 Hungary GP
"Formula 1's 2026 energy deployment rules and the lack of available energy from the battery mean that high-speed circuits with limited braking zones have been a tough watch in qualifying, and equally painful for drivers as they resorted to harvesting energy through some of F1's fastest corners. But with Budapest's Hungaroring offering plenty of braking zones connected by some of the shortest ...Keep reading
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