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Race Preview | 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix | Epi #136 | Hungaroring Unlocked: Budapest’s Twist, Turns, and Racing History
Dick sets the stage for one of Formula 1’s most unique challenges—the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix at the winding Hungaroring.
Step back in time as Dick shares stories from Budapest’s early motorsport days, including the 1936 city park Grand Prix and the remarkable feat of building the Hungaroring in just eight months during Hungary’s communist era. Discover how the circuit evolved from a notoriously tight, twisty layout to today’s overtaking-friendly track, with major rebuilds and bold modifications shaping the racing action fans know and love.
In this episode:
- Why the Hungaroring’s original design earned its “Monaco without walls” reputation—and how changes over the decades transformed the racing
- The historic first Budapest Grand Prix, and the social and political forces that paved the way for F1 in Hungary
- Surprising facts about the rapid construction of the track and its impact on global motorsport
- Key storylines and what to watch for as F1’s top drivers prepare to tackle one of the calendar’s most technical circuits
Whether you’re a longtime F1 follower or just curious about Budapest’s rich racing legacy, this preview offers insights, history, and practical details that make the Hungarian Grand Prix a summer highlight.
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