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The Hungaroring circuit is the longest continuously running Formula 1 circuit that has hosted all Hungarian Grand Prix races since 1986.
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The Hungaroring is located near the village of Mogyorod, about 20 km north-east of the city of Budapest in Hungary.
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The circuit was designed by Formula 1 driver and circuit designer Ferenc Szisz and opened on 20 March, 1986.
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It is 4.3 km in length and has 16 turns with a lap record of 1 minute 16.276 seconds, set by Kimi Raikkonen in 2019.
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The Hungarian Grand Prix was the first non-championship Formula 1 race to be held east of the Iron Curtain and it has since become the most popular race in Hungary.
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The Hungaroring has hosted a huge variety of racing events over the years, such as the WTCC, MotoGP and the FIA World Touring Car Championship.
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The Hungaroring circuit was built with the then exotic surface of asphalt rubber to put Hungary on the world map for motorsport.
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The circuit is known for its tight and twisty corners rather than the long straights and fast corners of other tracks making it a challenge for drivers.
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The Hungaroring is both the home of the Hungarian Grand Prix and a major tourist attraction, with tours being offered around the circuit and the paddock throughout the year.
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The Hungaroring is a popular venue for film and TV production, with both the Fast & Furious movies and The Trial of a Time Lord featuring scenes shot at the circuit.