Set in a natural bowl, the Hungaroring is all twists and curves – with only the pit straight (lengthened in 2003,
but still quite short) to provide a little respite in the habitually oppressive summer heat. Overtaking is extremely difficult, partly because of the tight configuration, partly because it’s so dusty off-line. Consumption is significantly increased by a combination of frequent elevation changes plus constant acceleration and braking. The fuel effect is greater here than at any other venue, although the refuelling ban means car weights will henceforth alter in a more linear fashion.

Rubens Barrichello
I like the Hungaroring and I have won there in the past. Of course the most critical issue is that you
have to qualify well to have a good race. The circuit requires a very different set-up and the track
surface is pretty bumpy.
We'll be looking to carry our present momentum on to Hungary. It is not as if we had a bad race last
weekend - it is just that the rhythm and pace of everyone is pretty similar, but we ended up in a bad
position on the track after the start. I am confident the speed is still with us, we will just need to work
hard in Budapest to make sure we are at the front of the pack we are in.