MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine Red Bull's protest into Russell over yellow flags rejected by Miami stewards 'It was frustrating' – Hamilton opens up on tense Miami radio messages during Ferrari strategy debate the suburban railway line H8 will operate with increased capacity accommodating hundreds of passengers on each green train The Volánbusz will provide a complimentary fan bus service between Kerepes suburban railway station and Gate 3 of the race track the Szilasliget suburban railway station will offer access to the race track gates following a brisk 30-minute walk the MÁV-VOLÁN Group suggests utilizing the modern air-conditioned motorized trains from the special buses to Gödöllő The KISS and double FLIRT motorized trains depart every quarter of an hour from Keleti station offering the quickest route to the capital The MÁV-HÉV suburban railway services are primarily recommended for passengers disembarking between Mogyoród and Örs vezér tere From Hungaroring Gate 3 dedicated bus service will transport spectators to Gödöllő Railway Station spectators can take the H8 HÉV to Örs vezér tere the MÁV-START trains to Keleti Railway Station in Budapest and other parts of the country can also be reached by trains from Gödöllő (destinations outside Budapest are subject to additional charges) The H8 HÉV will run more frequently and with increased number of carriages MÁV-START trains with increased capacity and Volánbusz service will be adjusted to the HÉV timetable during the 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend (Friday we suggest the Pest County 24-day ticket or the 30-day Pest County pass which can also be procured as an F1 Travel Pass for the Hungarian Grand Prix and 120-hour Budapest Cards are valid for vehicles commuting to and from the 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix between July 19-21 The Budapest Card is valid for the entire route detailed above between 21-23 July Antonelli eager to ‘be ready for anything’ as he secures P3 in Qualifying after frustrating Miami Sprint outing Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Former F1 and Le Mans racer Jochen Mass passes away aged 78 Norris concedes he 'paid the price' as he reflects on Lap 1 battle with Verstappen in Miami Piastri full of praise for McLaren after ‘unbelievable’ and ‘impressive’ victory in Miami © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited A trip to the Hungaroring is the perfect wallet-friendly Formula 1 summer city break You may already have your tickets for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix – if not you better do so while you still can The 2025 F1 calendar boasts an array of exciting travel opportunities for fans of the world’s fast sport the Hungaroring is at the top of the bucket list for next season The Hungarian Grand Prix is the perfect opportunity to tick off one of Europe’s on-trend cities while witnessing Formula 1 at one of its most iconic tracks The Hungaroring’s proximity to Budapest means that fans can easily base themselves in the city and travel to the track on race days. The track was the first to be built behind the iron curtain The plan was to originally build a Monaco style track within one of Budapest’s largest parks but the government overruled the plans and decided to construct it outside the city It took just eight months to build the Hungaroring – a record in Formula 1 The circuit sits to the north east of Budapest around 24km (15 miles) from the centre of the Hungarian capital It takes just over 30 minutes by car on a day without traffic so expect that number to increase substantially on the race weekend. and located in the centre of the continent Budapest is relatively easy to get to for international visitors Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) serves Budapest and sits 16km (10 miles) south east of the city This means that F1 fans visiting for the Hungarian Grand Prix may want to base themselves in the east of the city closer to the airport (south east) and the Hungaroring (north east). Wizz Air is a budget airline based in Hungary that connects Budapest to many European cities and even some on other continents the city is also linked by other budget airlines including Ryanair For those flying to Budapest it is highly recommended that they book flights and accommodation as soon as they have their tickets to avoid higher prices and low availability Another option could be flying into Bratislava in Slovakia where the demand for flights won’t be as high and drive or take a direct train to Budapest Budapest has four main train stations and the city is well connected to the rest of Europe by rail Most international services will come into Keleti (M3 metro line) Google Maps will provide a lot of information of where you want to travel from, but for more detailed information, including prices, head to Omio There are regular services from Bratislava (Slovakia) and Vienna (Austria) which take between two and three hours Buses have also become an increasingly popular way for travellers to move around Europe Flexibus links the nearby major cities not necessarily served by train and for very reasonable prices Two examples are Košice (Slovakia) and Zagreb (Croatia) Check out the Flexibus website for dates and prices Decent road infrastructure means that Budapest can easily be reached by car from any direction Many Motorsport Tickets customers will be coming at Budapest from the west if they choose to drive to the Hungarian Grand Prix. People travelling by car from the north or east should take the M3 toward Budapest and then exit 23 to reach the Hungaroring M6 or M7 to Budapest looking out for signs to the M3 Join the M3 and after 8km take the Hungaroring exit and follow signs to the track There are a wide range of transportation options on offer at the Hungarian Grand Prix How will you be getting to the circuit from Budapest There are several companies offering helicopter transfers over the Grand Prix weekend – but book yours quickly because they are proving more popular every year you can fly from the city centre to the track in just 20 minutes whilst taking in the beauty of the Hungarian capital from above It is a sure fire way to beat the race day traffic and arrive at the Hungarian Grand Prix in style. Here are links to two companies offering the service budapestairporttransfers.com fly4less.hu Getting to the Hungarian Grand Prix by taxi is a popular option due to the reasonably priced fares and proximity of the track to the city The journey takes approximately 30 minutes Bolt is the official taxi provider of the Grand Prix and an advantage of taking a Bolt car is that they have fast track access to the Hungaroring This means you can avoid the worst of the race day congestion There is a taxi rank at the circuit for the return journey but expect very long queues once the race is over The public transport in Hungary is very reasonably priced compared to a lot of other European countries getting to the circuit from the city centre takes at least an hour and a half and this is why many racegoers prefer to take a taxi The are free shuttle buses provided by Volánbusz linking Kerepes HÉV station and Gödöllő station to the track The train from Budapest to the Hungaroring does not leave from the city centre Passengers need to take the metro’s red line (M2) to Örs vezér tere It is then a walk of a few minutes to the HEV train station Then take the trains heading in the direction of Gödöllő Get off at the station Kerepes and a free shuttle bus connects the station to Gate 3 of the Hungaroring Train tickets can be bought on the MÁV app or BKK ticket machines in Budapest it is on a first come first basis and it does inevitably fill up You can also book Super Gold parking at the Hungarian Grand Prix which offers a fast track route to the circuit The majority of the Motorsport Tickets customers heading to the Hungarian Grand Prix do so from the UK Most UK airports have regular and cheap direct flights to Budapest but it is essential to book as soon as you have your tickets Some fans like to make a European road trip of the Grand Prix and drive from the UK The entire trip from London would take around 20 hours (without stops or traffic) and there are two main routes Both would take you through the channel tunnel to Calais you could head up the coast to the Belgian border – why not stop off at Dunkirk to see some historical sites The route would then drop down past Belgium’s major cities From there you cross over into Austria and it’s a relatively simple drive from Vienna to Budapest on the A4 The other route goes through France and crosses into Germany at Saarbrücken From then it joins the first route just after Nuremberg in Germany The capital of Hungary has become one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations Famous for a dynamic yet affordable nightlife and restaurants alongside classic central European architecture the trip to the Hungarian Grand Prix offers much more than the on-track action track. One thing that draws the crowds every year is the price of the Hungarian Grand Prix – both the tickets and cost of travel and accommodation Budget airlines regularly fly into the Hungarian capital which in turn offers some of the cheapest accommodation options in Europe Must try local delicacies are lángos and goulash and there is no shortage of places to do so. The Széchenyi Baths is arguably the most famous stop for the must-have Instagram snap Be sure to bring your bathing suits for the authentic immersive experience Not many people realise that Budapest is actually split into two – Buda and Pest The Danube river (why not take a cruise?) divides the two halves of the city You can even save your legs for the Grand Prix and take the zipline up to this incredible example of neoclassical Habsburg-era architecture Budapest’s ruin bars are famously the place to spend the beer-fuelled evenings in the city. These abandoned buildings are overgrown with plants and have become iconic with the city’s nightlife. Check out this list of the best ruin bars in Budapest The Hungarian Grand Prix is one of the most popular events in the Formula 1 calendar. F1 Hungary tickets are selling fast and are expected to sell-out so make sure you get yours while you still can to avoid disappointment Kerepes: Ganz’s biggest transformer of 2023 has just successfully passed its FAT test in their factory and has reached its new base high-performance electric motor and generator manufacturing and high-voltage device servicing company Ganz Transformers and Electric Rotating Machines Ltd with the capacity of 500 MVA/400/225(231) / 35(33.9) kV has just successfully passed its FAT test in Ganz’s factory the transformer has managed to reach its new base: the substation owned by MAVIR Hungarian Independent Transmission Operator Company Ltd The unit is characterized by its significant size: it weighs more than 170 tons (the transformer’s fully equipped weight is 234,5 tons) and is 10 meters long and 4 meters high it is being transported to its new home on a special trailer equipped with a 4+18 wheels THP module it will be connected to the Hungarian electricity supply once commissioned The production and successful testing of this monumental high-performance transformer represents another defining milestone of Ganz’s cooperation with the Hungarian transmission system operator with Ganz as one of its significant suppliers Source: Ganz Transformers and Electric Rotating Machines Ltd https://transformers-magazine.com/tm-news/new-transformer-unit-worth-huf-340-m-delivered-for-a-wind-farm-in-france/ Christian Bruch visits Baghdad to formalise agreement aimed at potentially adding 14 GW to Iraq’s energy capacity through infrastructure upgrades Xcel Energy will build a 280-km transmission line linking clean energy from southwest Minnesota to over 1 million homes across the Upper Midwest includes new and upgraded substations to boost power supply and reliability across southern Peru © 2013-2025 | All Rights Reserved MERIT MEDIA INT the Hungaroring encourages everyone to use public transport during the Hungarian GP weekend – firstly it is an environmentally friendly solution and secondly it may help to avoid heavy traffic. has reached an agreement with the companies concerned to facilitate access to the circuit again this year and recommends the following option: From Örs vezér tér to Kerepes by HÉV/local train (which will run with more carriages and more often than the usual timetable) and from there by free fans’ buses of Volánbusz to Hungaroring Gate 3 be adjusted to the HÉV timetable in both directions. etc.) are valid until the border of Budapest from there you have to buy a complementary ticket until Kerepes Fans are advised to buy their tickets in advance to avoid the crowd at Örs vezér tér and to ensure smooth traffic. During work hours: +36 28 444 444 Track rental, events, sales:sales@hungaroring.hu Tickets & visitor questions:info@hungaroring.hu General inquiries: office@hungaroring.hu the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix organised at Mogyoród’s Hungaroring located near the small city close to Budapest will modify the capital’s public transport significantly due to the many tourists expected to participate in the event One should use the aforementioned means of public transport instead of jumping into a car or sharing one HÉV nr H8 commutes between Budapest’s Örs vezér Square (which is reachable with metro line M2) and Kerepes you may travel with buses free of charge provided by Hungary’s state-owned bus company These buses will take you to Gate 3 of the Hungaroring Furthermore, at the end of race days, the buses will travel back to Gödöllő. From there, you can take the KISS and double FLIRT trains of MÁV-START, which begin the journey back to Budapest every 15th minute The statement highlighted that you may also take buses from Gödöllő HÉV will commute between Mogyoród and Örs vezér Square frequently The follow-up time will only be 10-15 minutes all trains will have six carriages between Friday and Sunday Tickets can be purchased from 14 to 23 July 2023 you must specify four hours – this must be the period in which you wish to travel The start of the ticket validity period can only fall within the period 21-23 July 2023 The ticket does not need to be validated in any other way The ticket must be presented at the time of inspection and handed over at the request of the ticket inspector Refund rule: tickets purchased from BKK but not used before the start of the validity period can be refunded for a handling fee at BKK ticket offices and customer service centres. 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