Hungarian GP: All Eyes on a Wet and Wild Start at Hungaroring
So, today’s Formula One action is coming to us from the iconic Hungaroring in Budapest — and if you’re a fan of tight corners, unpredictable drama, and the occasional weather curveball, this race isn’t one to miss. The Hungarian Grand Prix marks the 14th round of the 2025 F1 season, and crucially, it’s also the last one before the summer break. Tensions are running high, and every team is looking to squeeze out one last big result before regrouping.
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Now, the lights are set to go out at 2pm BST , and all the build-up has been pointing to one key factor — the weather . It’s been dry all week in Budapest, but forecasts have hinted at rain Sunday morning, and while it may not last into the afternoon, it could leave the track greasy enough to shake things up early on. The Hungaroring is notorious for being a tough place to overtake — it’s often compared to Monaco without the barriers — so a damp track might be the only chance for some drivers to make big moves.
Charles Leclerc pulled off something of a shocker in qualifying, grabbing his first pole of the season and upsetting what looked like a McLaren-dominated weekend. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris had been setting the pace, but Leclerc swooped in late to steal pole. That puts him in prime position today, especially with track position being so critical here.
Behind him, there’s a stacked field. Norris, Russell, Alonso — they’re all lined up and ready to pounce. Max Verstappen is starting down in eighth, so expect him to be aggressive from the start. But perhaps the biggest talking point is Lewis Hamilton. He’s had an up-and-down year with Ferrari, and after qualifying only 12th, he didn’t hold back. He called himself "useless" and even suggested the team might need a new driver. It was said half in frustration, but still — not what you'd expect from a seven-time world champion. That said, Hamilton has won here eight times. If there’s ever a place for him to bounce back, it’s this one.
Meanwhile, off the track, the sport’s politics continue to swirl. McLaren boss Zak Brown has stirred things up, saying Formula One is in a “healthier place” following Christian Horner’s exit from Red Bull, and that the new team principal, Laurent Mekies, brings a better vibe to the paddock. It’s a reminder that the drama in F1 isn’t just between the white lines.
So, tune in — because between the weather, strategy gambles, and title fights tightening up, this Hungarian Grand Prix could easily turn into one of the standout races of the season.
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