Italian GP: Circuit Preview

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Circuit Preview - Monza

As we head into the 13th GP weekend of the 2014 season, it's time for us to preview the circuit of Monza!

The Autodromo Di Nazionale Di Monza is located in Monza, Italy and is the current host-site of F1's Italian GP. The circuit first opened 1922 and is 3.600 Miles in length. Like most, the circuit runs Clockwise. There's 11 turns and the race runs 53 laps.

The capacity is around 115,000 - So expect to see the stands full of excitement-filled fans.

2013 Look-Back:

Last year's Italian GP saw Sebastian Vettel take like and also win the race with then team-mate, Mark Webber, taking Third. In Second place was Fernando Alonso.

Retirements included Paul Di Resta from collision damage and Jean-Eric Vergne due to a Transmission issue.

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Hungarian GP: Circuit Preview

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Hungary Circuit Preview + 2013 Look-Back

The Hungaroring will be the last circuit that the drivers visit before Summer Break. The 2.722 mile circuit is located in Mogyoród, Hungary and first opened in 1986. It's got a total of 16 turns and it's a 70 lap race. Like most, the Hungaroring runs Clockwise. The current capacity is around 70,000. This weekend, the drivers will be using the Medium and Soft compound tyres and making probably 2 pit-stops depending on the team strategies. 

The 2013 Hungarian GP saw Lewis Hamilton start on pole and finish the race in First. Kimi Raikkonen, then driving for Lotus, finished in Second, while Sebastian Vettel came in 3rd. 

There was a total of 3 retirements, including: Valtteri Bottas, Adrian Sutil and Esteban Gutierrez. Both Bottas and Sutil suffered from Hydraulics issues while Gutierrez had a transmission failure.

Make sure to stay with us on our twitter @F1Insider78 for our usual LIVE Commentary and updates throughout the race weekend.

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Article Written By: Amy Hawk

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