The Hungaroring is a Formula One racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Hungarian Grand Prix is held.

In 1986, it became the location of the first Formula One Grand Prix behind the Iron Curtain. Bernie Ecclestone wanted a race in the USSR, but a Hungarian friend of his recommended Budapest.

The circuit is generally dusty due to underuse throughout the season and being built on sandy soil. The track’s being in a natural valley means that about 80 percent of the racetrack is visible from any point.

Normally an underused circuit becomes faster over the weekend as the track rubbers in; however, with the Hungaroring this generally does not happen because the track can get dusty so quickly. This is a circuit where there is often a heightened advantage to running late in qualifying.

Due to the twisty style of the circuit overtaking is difficult in dry conditions.

Laps: 70
Circuit length: 4.381 km (2.722 mi)
Race length: 306.663 km (190.560 mi)
Number of times held: 25
First held: 1936
Most wins (drivers): Germany Michael Schumacher (4)
Most wins (constructors): United Kingdom McLaren (9)