Hungarian GP: Driver Preview Quotes - Toro Rosso

DRIVER PREVIEW QUOTES - SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO F1 TEAM

Carlos Sainz - “I remember there's a waterpark very close to the circuit – you can see it from the track – but I've never actually been. If I say the truth, it's not something that attracts me to visit, but it's a curious thing to see while driving!

    I'd say last year's qualifying in Hungary was one of my highlights of the season. I remember being P15 in FP3 and suddenly, out of nowhere, putting one of the best laps of my life together in quali, with the intermediate tyres, to end up P4 in Q2 and making it into Q3 – something nobody was expecting! I then went for it on slick tyres on a damp track and ended up P6! I enjoyed it a lot!

    Budapest is one of my favourite cities in the world – it has many historic attractions, good restaurants, the fans are also incredible there: I have a picture on Instagram where you see all the fans around me and it's difficult to find me in the photo! This makes it a special weekend and I feel very loved in Hungary, I have a lot of fans there, which is nice!

    The track is one I like, especially in qualifying – it's quite an intense lap! The race itself, if it doesn't rain, isn't so special because it's quite difficult to overtake there; a bit like Monaco.”

Daniil Kvyat - “In Hungary I scored the first ever podium of my F1 career – I have very cool memories from that race weekend and it's always good to go back there.

    The track is a very interesting and challenging one. It's very narrow; I describe it like a 'Monaco without walls'. You have to get everything right and hopefully we will have a clean race there. It's very difficult to overtake in Hungary, so it's important to have a good qualifying.

    The fans are very passionate there, it's great to see. The signing sessions are always fully-packed with people cheering us on and this is something very special to see. It's one of the highlights of the weekend, definitely!

    It's usually quite hot there, so we need to drink a lot of water throughout the weekend and it's something my physio reminds me about all the time at races like this one! Budapest is a very nice city. I've been there many times – there's a lot to see, it's good fun and one I definitely recommend to family and friends to visit.”

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Hungarian GP: Driver Preview Quotes - Renault

DRIVER PREVIEW QUOTES - RENAULT SPORT FORMULA ONE TEAM

Nico Hulkenberg - “I like Hungary, it’s a good Grand Prix. The track is cool and technical with lots of good corner combinations which come one after the other. It feels like all of the corners combine, one error means you will suffer in another corner; you need a good flow and harmony. It’s a physical track, very hot too which is hard on us drivers. I like the track: it’s a demanding circuit, you don’t get too many breaks on the lap, so it’s a Grand Prix which comes down to fitness, more so than others.

    I think the city of Budapest is pretty especially with all its architecture. In terms of food, they have the Hungarian goulash which is very popular. It’s certainly an interesting and pretty country and usually very hot there. There are lots of things to do and see, it’s a cool and buzzing weekend which means it’s usually good fun for the fans.”

Jolyon Palmer - “I really like Budapest, it brings up some good memories such as when I won there in the GP2 Series in 2013. The track is different in nature to many others in terms of having a lot of slow speed corners. Once you brake for the first turn you don’t get much of a breather until you’re back round again and on to the straight.

    The entire circuit flows together and makes for an exciting lap, there is little room for error in terms of braking and turning points, everything has to go smoothly. It’s difficult to overtake there and it’s important to find a good rhythm. It’s fun to drive a lap, it’s usually good for racing, so hopefully I can have a change of luck and finally get some points. I have burnt the unlucky underpants, so they are now out of the way! I’m not superstitious, but you have to say this run of bad luck has to end.

    On the positives, there were certainly a couple of good things from Silverstone. My qualifying pace was decent and I managed my second best run of the season. I drove with the new floor in FP1 and it was working nicely, meaning I’m happy to have it for Budapest. Nico showed the benefit of the floor across last weekend with his strong qualifying and race pace. It’s exciting for the team as we looked competitive and ahead of our midfield rivals. That’s all I hope for in Hungary.”

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Hungarian GP: Driver Preview Quotes - Williams

DRIVER PREVIEW QUOTES - WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING

Felipe Massa - “It’s always a great pleasure to race in Hungary. It’s a place that’s very important to me, because of the fans and because of everything that happened with my accident there. I have a lot of support from the people there. I love the place and always have a lot of pleasure to go back to Budapest to race.”

Lance Stroll - “This will be the third track in a row where I have raced before, and so I know what to expect. I was there last year in Formula 3 and had a podium position, so have some good memories. I think it is a great track, although, like Monaco, it is very narrow with lots of corners and not so many straights. Having said that, it is a track I like a lot, and that especially goes for the middle sector which is quite fast with a lot of left and right turns. It has been resurfaced recently, so the track is smooth. All in all it is a great circuit and Budapest is a cool city where I have had some fun.”

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Hungarian GP: Driver Preview Quotes - Sauber

DRIVER PREVIEW QUOTES - SAUBER F1 TEAM

Marcus Ericsson - “Off to the last race before the F1 shutdown – the Hungaroring is a track that I have been to a lot in the past couple of years. It is a very technical track with interesting corner combinations. I especially look forward to seeing my Swedish fans there, which motivates me even more to perform well. We will also have new parts on the car, and it will be interesting to see the first insights of this aerodynamic update. Hopefully, it will bring us forward so that we can fight our way into the midfield.”

Pascal Wehrlein - “I am looking forward to the Hungarian GP, and in particular to the first part of our aerodynamic update which will be introduced there. It will be exciting to see how the adaptations will affect our performance. This will be our last race before the F1 shutdown – I will do my best to perform well and to finish the first half of the season on a positive note.”

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Hungarian GP: Driver Preview Quotes - Force India

DRIVER PREVIEW QUOTES - SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM

Sergio Perez - "This season has gone by so quickly. It only feels like yesterday we were racing in Melbourne and now we’re about to have the summer break. It’s been a satisfying first half of the year. I’m proud of the team and the work we have done to improve our car. I also feel I’m performing at my best and driving well. I have big hopes for the second half of the year and I feel we have the potential to get some very good results. 

    I think we can be quick in Budapest. We have been competitive on every type of track this year so there’s nothing to worry about in Hungary. I like the twisty layout of the track – which reminds me of a street circuit – and when you find your rhythm it’s very enjoyable to drive there. Overtaking isn’t easy so you’ve got to deliver in qualifying or you know it’s going to be a tough race on Sunday. Track position is so important.

    I think everybody in the paddock is ready for a summer holiday. You always want a good result before you break up because it’s a long wait until you get back in the car. For whatever reason the Hungaroring hasn’t been kind to me for the last few years so it’s time to put that right.”

Esteban Ocon - “I love Budapest and the Hungaroring. It’s my favourite track of the year. I had a special weekend there when I was racing in Formula Three with two wins and a second place, and a double podium in GP3. It’s just a track that’s very satisfying to drive. When you get into the rhythm it feels great because you can really lean on the car and attack the kerbs. It’s a circuit that suits me as a driver and my driving style.

    I’m looking forward to the break and the chance to recharge my batteries. It’s been such a busy season and I’m ready to take a few weeks to catch my breath. I have to say I’m very happy with how things have gone since I joined the team. I feel stronger with every race and I think there is even more potential in the second half of the year. My objective is still to try and get a podium, but the priority is to keep picking up the points in every race – that’s what we need as a team. We just need to keep being consistent.”

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Hungarian GP: Driver Preview Quotes - Red Bull

DRIVER PREVIEW QUOTES - RED BULL RACING FORMULA ONE TEAM

Daniel Ricciardo - “Hungary 2014 was a cool victory. Of course I love winning but that was an awesome race. In order to win I had to pass Hamilton and Alonso, pretty much the best two so that was cool. I love that track and it has always been a good one for me. I’ve had some great weekends there even before Formula One.

    The Hungarian Grand Prix is always at the point of the season where summer is approaching so I’m always in a pretty good place and the car is normally getting better as well. It all kind of comes good by the end of July.

    We’ve got lots more grip this year so it’ll be a bit more fun. The second sector is going to be amazing. That’s one of my favourite sectors in F1. If Sunday is hot it’ll definitely be a physically demanding race, so I can’t make the mistake again of eating too much meat on Saturday night.

    This track means elbows out for sure as there are three key places where you can overtake. I’ve made some good moves in Turn 1 in the past. Turn 2 you can go inside or outside, as both lanes work and the hairpin is fun too.

    On Saturday night I normally plan a meal with a few of the guys from the team. That’s always a good one as it’s the end of the first half of the season and the atmosphere is cool so I’ll definitely been seen on the streets of Budapest.”

Max Verstappen - "It’s always a bit too early to say how we’ll do in Hungary but we’re constantly improving, trying to get a better balance and more down force on the car. Luckily there are not too many long straights.

    It’s a great track, especially in an F1 car. It’s actually quite narrow and with high speeds it’s really fun to drive so I’m very much looking forward to it. I wouldn’t say it’s Monaco without walls, but it’s definitely a bit more narrow than other circuits we go to. We do have more grip this year so maybe you have to do a few different lines compared to the previous year, but all in all that’s manageable and quite straightforward.

    We’re always staying in the city centre for the race week so we do get to see a little bit of Budapest. Unfortunately we never have time for a lot of sightseeing but I’ll hopefully have one day to walk around and get to know the city a bit more after the race.”

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Hungarian GP: Circuit Preview

HUNGARIAN GP - CIRCUIT PREVIEW + 2016 STATS

Name: Hungaroring

Location: Mogyorod, Hungary

Opened: 1986

Length: 2.722 Miles

Capacity: 70,000

Runs: Clockwise

Turns: 14

Race Laps: 70

2016 STATS

Pole Position: Nico Rosberg

1st Place: Lewis Hamilton

2nd Place: Nico Rosberg

3rd Place: Daniel Ricciardo

Retirements: Jenson Button (Oil Leak)

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Hungarian GP: Track Schedule

HUNGARIAN GP - TRACK SCHEDULE

July 27th / Thursday

12:20 - 12:50 - F1 2-Seater - 6 Laps

15:00 - Drivers Press Conference (Located in the Press Room)

16:00 - 18:00 - Public Pit-Lane Walk (3-Day-Ticket-Holders Only)

18:00 - 18:30 - Track Tour (F1 Experiences) (F1 Experience Guests Only)

18:30 - 19:00 - Pit-Lane Walk (F1 Experiences) (F1 Experience Guests Only)

July 28th / Friday

08:45 - 09:45 - Paddock Club Pit-Lane Walk

10:00 - 11:30 - Free Practice #1

12:45 - 13:15 - Paddock Club Truck Tour

12:45 - 13:45 - Paddock Club Pit-Lane Walk

13:15 - 13:25 - F1 2-Seater (2x) (TBC)

14:00 - 15:30 - Free Practice #2

16:00 - 17:00 - Press Conference (Located in the Press Room)

July 29th / Saturday

08:30 - 09:15 - Team Pit-Stop Practice

08:30 - 09:00 - Paddock Club Truck Tour

08:30 - 09:35 - Paddock Club Pit-Lane Walk

11:00 - 12:00 - Free Practice #3

12:55 - 13:45 - Paddock Club Pit-Lane Walk

12:55 - 13:25 - Paddock Club Truck Tour

14:00 - 15:00 - Qualifying

15:15 - 15:35 - F1 2-Seater (6x) (TBC)

18:30 - 18:50 - Drivers Fan Forum (TBC)

July 30th / Sunday

12:15 - 12:30 - F1 2-Seater (2x)

12:20 - 13:05 - Paddock Club Pit-Lane Walk

12:20 - 12:45 - Paddock Club Truck Tour

12:30 - Drivers Track Parade

13:00 - 13:15 - Starting Grid Presentation

13:46 - National Anthem

14:00 - 16:00 - Race

(Subject to change)

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Silverstone Confirms Activation of Break Clause

SILVERSTONE CONFIRMS ACTIVATION OF BREAK CLAUSE

    The British Grand Prix may move to a new venue after 2019 if Silverstone’s owners cannot negotiate a new deal with Formula 1 owners Liberty Media.

    Silverstone has been the home of the British GP since 1987, and had been under contract to host the event until 2026. But the British Racing Drivers’ Club has triggered a break clause in the contact with Liberty, citing rising costs as the reason.

    A 5% escalator fee means the cost of hosting the GP rises every year. In 2010, the BRDC paid £11.5 million. By 2026, the cost would be £25 million, meaning a guaranteed financial loss for the circuit.

    “This decision has been taken because it is not financially viable for us to deliver the British Grand Prix under the terms of our current contract,” said BRDC chairman John Grant.

    “We sustained losses of £2.8m in 2015 and £4.8m in 2016, and we expect to lose a similar amount this year."

    “We have reached the tipping point where we can no longer let our passion for the sport rule our heads."

    “It would not only risk the very future of Silverstone and the BRDC, but also the British motorsport community that depends on us.”

    The BRDC now hopes to arrange a new deal to host the grand prix beyond 2019, but at a more affordable price.

    The F1 group, which is responsible for the promotion of events and owned by Liberty, has also said it wants to work with the circuit owners to arrange a new deal, but hit out at the BRDC for triggering the clause the week off the 2017 GP.

    “The week leading up to the British Grand Prix should be a week of great celebration for F1 and Silverstone,” it said in a statement.

    “We deeply regret that Silverstone has chosen instead to use this week to posture and position themselves and invoke a break clause that will take effect in three years’ time.”

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British GP: Race - Re-Cap & Results

BRITISH GP - RACE - RE-CAP & RESULTS

    Lewis Hamilton took a dominant victory at Silverstone whilst Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen suffered tyre failures late in the race.

    Hamilton led from lights to flag to take his fourth win of the season and fourth consecutive British GP victory. He was challenged at the start of the race by Kimi Raikkonen, who started second, but defended well and was able to keep the Finn behind.

    After an early safety car to recover the stranded Toro Rosso Carlos Sainz after he was hit by Daniil Kvyat, Hamilton was able to pull away from Raikkonen, building up enough of a lead to pit and emerge in first. He finished more than 14 seconds ahead of second place.

    Championship rival Sebastian Vettel spent the opening part of the race struggling to pass the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. Vettel tried a move up the inside at Stowe, pulling alongside Verstappen. The pair pushed one another hard, both complaining about the other’s driving standings, but Verstappen managed to stay ahead.

    Vettel was only able to pass Verstappen in the pits, where Verstappen suffered a slow stop and exited behind the Ferrari.

    Running second and third in the final stages of the race, Ferrari looked set for a double podium, but both drivers suffered punctures in the closing laps. Raikkonen dropped to third, behind Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas, who had started ninth. Vettel had further to drive on his deflated tyre, and finished seventh, behind Nico Hulkenberg.

    Verstappen took fourth, ahead of Daniel Ricciardo, who climbed from 19th on the grid after a turbo failure in qualifying.

    The Force India duo of Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez took eighth and ninth. The pair spent the majority of the race battling one another and Nico Hulkenberg, but were able to keep it clean and avoid contact. The double points finish, takes them to more than 50 points clear of Williams.

    Felipe Massa rounded off the top 10, whilst team-mate Lance Stroll took 16th.

    Stoffel Vandoorne finished just outside the points. Having made it into the final qualifying session, he lost out to Ricciardo, Bottas, and Massa.

    Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean took 12th and 13th, ahead of Marcus Ericsson and Daniil Kvyat, who was handed a drive through penalty for the collision with Sainz.

    Pascal Wehrlein in 17th was the final finisher.

    Fernando Alonso retired just after the half way stage with a fuel pressure drop, and Jolyon Palmer failed to make it to the grid.

RESULTS:

1. Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes-Mercedes / Great Britain / + 25 Points
2. Valtteri Bottas / Mercedes-Mercedes / Finland / + 18 Points
3. Kimi Raikkonen / Ferrari-Ferrari / Finland / + 15 Points
4. Max Verstappen / Red Bull-TAG-Heuer / Netherlands / +12 Points
5. Daniel Ricciardo / Red Bull-TAG-Heuer / Australia / + 10 Points
6. Nico Hulkenberg / Renault-Renault / Germany / + 8 Points
7. Sebastian Vettel / Ferrari-Ferrari / Germany / + 6 Points
8. Esteban Ocon / Force India-Mercedes / France / + 4 Points
9. Sergio Perez / Force India-Mercedes / Mexico / + 2 Points
10. Felipe Massa / Williams-Mercedes / Brazil / + 1 Point
11. Stoffel Vandoorne / McLaren-Honda / Belgium
12. Kevin Magnussen / Haas-Ferrari / Denmark
13. Romain Grosjean / Haas-Ferrari / France
14. Marcus Ericsson / Sauber-Ferrari / Sweden
15. Daniil Kvyat / Toro Rosso-Renault / Russia
16. Lance Stroll / Williams-Mercedes / Canada /
17. Pascal Wehrlein / Sauber-Ferrari / Germany

RETIRED - Fernando Alonso / McLaren-Honda / Spain / Fuel Pump
RETIRED - Carlos Sainz / Toro Rosso-Renault / Spain / Collision

DID NOT START - Jolyon Palmer / Renault-Renault / Great Britain / Hydraulics

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