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3 unusual facts about Hungarian Grand Prix


Hungarian Grand Prix

In 2001, Michael Schumacher equalled Alain Prost's then record 51 Grand Prix wins at the Hungaroring, in the drive which also secured his 4th World Title which also matched Prost's career tally.

Held at the twisty Hungaroring in Mogyoród near Budapest, the race has been a mainstay of the racing calendar.

Other notable occasions in Budapest include first Grand Prix wins for Damon Hill in 1993, Fernando Alonso (in 2003), the first Grand Prix winner from Spain, who also became the youngest ever driver (at the time) to win a GP, Jenson Button in an incident-packed race in 2006 and Heikki Kovalainen in 2008, the latter of whom was also the 100th Grand Prix winner.


Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix

The Iveco Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix will be a motorcycling event that will be part of the 2010 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season, held to replace the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hungaroring

The Hungaroring is a motor-racing circuit in Mogyoród, Hungary where the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is held.


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