Hungaroring honors F1 legends by naming corners ahead of grand prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
To celebrate 40 years of Formula 1 racing in Hungary, the Hungaroring has named every corner of the track after notable F1 drivers. Among those honored are Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, and Ferenc Szisz, with Turn 1 renamed Piquet in recognition of his achievements in the early grand prix events. This initiative reflects the legacy and history of F1 in Hungary. Events will continue as teams prepare for the upcoming grand prix, which will be the focus of attention during this anniversary year.
- •Hungaroring marks its 40th anniversary of hosting F1 races.
- •Corners are named after famous F1 drivers.
- •Turn 1 is now called Piquet in honor of Nelson Piquet.
- •The grand prix is set to draw significant attention this summer.
- 2:32 PMMotorsport.com — Hungaroring officially names every corner with F1 legends honoured on 40th anniversary
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"To mark four decades of Formula 1 grand prix racing in Hungary, track officials have named every corner of the Hungaroring. Half of the corners are named after F1 legends, including Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Ferenc Szisz. Turn 1 is now called Piquet after the Brazilian driver won the first two grands prix held at the ...Keep reading
"The Hungaroring has named all 14 of its corners to mark 40 years of Formula 1 racing in Hungary, honouring motorsport legends and local landmarks
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 2:32 PMHungaroring officially names every corner with F1 legends honoured on 40th anniversary
To mark four decades of Formula 1 grand prix racing in Hungary, track officials have named every corner of the Hungaroring. Half of the corners are named after F1 legends, including Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Ferenc Szisz. Turn 1 is now called Piquet after the Brazilian driver won the first two grands prix held at the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:32 PMHungaroring officially names every corner with F1 legends honoured on 40th anniversary
The Hungaroring has named all 14 of its corners to mark 40 years of Formula 1 racing in Hungary, honouring motorsport legends and local landmarks
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