Which Hungaroring grandstand is the grandest?
In this guide we’ll help you choose the perfect grandstand for your Hungarian Grand Prix™ experience.
The Hungaroring is a technical circuit requiring constant steering adjustment and concentration. It is often described as Monaco without walls, but where do you get the best view? Here’s our round-up of the grandstands at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Grandstands at the Hungaroring are catorgarised in Gold, Silver and Bronze with the majority of the Gold and Silver grandstands located around the complex of corners at the end of the lap and along the start / finish straight.
Grandstands at the Hungaroring are catorgarised in Gold, Silver and Bronze with the majority of the Gold and Silver grandstands located around the complex of corners at the end of the lap and along the start / finish straight.
Views from Super Gold Grandstand are of the start/finish straight and the pit lane - which is great for seeing the teams’ build-up preparations, and key moments like the start of the race and pit stops. The Super Gold grandstand is also covered, and with Budapest’s scorching summer heat and occasional heavy downpours, you’re likely to appreciate it!
Below: Super Gold Grandstand
Below: Super Gold Grandstand
The other Gold grandstands are also located at various points along the main straight:
Gold 1 Grandstand runs along the outside of the main straight just after the start line. It’s another great place to see the pre race build up and key moments like the start of the race and pit stops.
Gold 2 has views of Main Straight around the mid to rear grid positions and Gold 3 is positioned around the pit lane exit.
Below: Gold 1 Grandstand
Gold 1 Grandstand runs along the outside of the main straight just after the start line. It’s another great place to see the pre race build up and key moments like the start of the race and pit stops.
Gold 2 has views of Main Straight around the mid to rear grid positions and Gold 3 is positioned around the pit lane exit.
Below: Gold 1 Grandstand
Gold 4 is one I particularly recommend. It’s at the end of the start/finish straight, which is where cars jostle for position as they head into the first corner creating the best overtaking opportunity on the circuit.
Below: Gold 3 & 4 Grandstands
Below: Gold 3 & 4 Grandstands
The Silver grandstands look out over the complex of corners in the final section of the track, from Turn 11 to Turn 14. Turn 13 is a great one to watch - it’s a tight left hander and the second slowest corner of the circuit. Turn 14 is also a crucial one as the drivers need a fast exit leading into the circuit’s only straight.
Views are especially good in the Silver Grandstands because of the Hungaroring’s natural bowl shape. The grandstands’ elevated positions mean you can see far across the circuit. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Silver 1, Silver 2 and the Red Bull Grandstand have views of the cars as they exit the last corner and a view of the start/finish straight.
Silver 4 is behind the Red Bull Grandstand. With its more elevated position, you get a fantastic view of the last corner and down to the start/finish straight.
Silver 5 gives you a view of the exit from Turn 11 and all the way through Turns 12 and 13.
Below: RedBull, Silver 4, 3, 6 & 5 Grandstands
Views are especially good in the Silver Grandstands because of the Hungaroring’s natural bowl shape. The grandstands’ elevated positions mean you can see far across the circuit. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Silver 1, Silver 2 and the Red Bull Grandstand have views of the cars as they exit the last corner and a view of the start/finish straight.
Silver 4 is behind the Red Bull Grandstand. With its more elevated position, you get a fantastic view of the last corner and down to the start/finish straight.
Silver 5 gives you a view of the exit from Turn 11 and all the way through Turns 12 and 13.
Below: RedBull, Silver 4, 3, 6 & 5 Grandstands
Silver 3 and Silver 6 are on the last corner, providing a view of Turns 12, 13 and 14 and onwards to the start/finish straight.
Below: Silver 3
Below: Silver 3