Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix 2009
Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of Formula One Management, mentioned on the Monte Carlo Grand Prix 1983 to his Hungarian friend Tamás Rohonyi that one event of the championship should be held behind the “iron curtain”. In the summer of 1983 a telex arrived to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicating Mr. Ecclestone’s suggestion. On August 10th 1986 the first race of what would become a “classic” was held.
The appointment for this year is between 24th and 26th July, 2009. The location is still the Hungaroring circuit, located in Mogyoród, not far from Budapest (directions here).
The fact that the track is in a natural valley means that about 80 percent of the racetrack is visible from any point, making it one of the best circuits to see the race live. A great tradition that makes this appointment a must for all Formula One fans is that the Public Pitwalk may be visited by everybody holding a valid Grand Prix ticket from 16:00 to 19:00 o’clock. This year this unique chance will be prolonged until Thursday, 23rd July. That’s just one day before the first training session!
It’s no wonder that – also due to the very central European location – fans come flocking from all over Europe; mainly Germany and Austria, but also as far as Finland. If you were planning to see one Formula One race live this year, make sure is the Hungarian Grand Prix!
