Hungarian GP 2004
AUGUST 12, 2004
Hungarian Grand Prix Preview
RACE DATE: 15 AUGUST 2004
LOCATION: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
2003 WINNER: ALONSO
The first and so far only one of the Eastern Bloc states to host a Grand Prix, the fixture first appeared in 1986. Thick dust and a marked lack of overtaking opportunities are the hallmarks of a tortuous circuit used once per year - and a limitless supply of prostitutes eager for Western currency. Nigel Mansell's 1989 victory from 12th place aside, this is not a spectacular circuit, likened to Monaco without the buildings and particularly unloved by F1's truckies who must manouvre in the most cramped paddock on the calendar.
TIMETABLE: (In Local Time - GMT+2)
Friday, August 13th:
Practice Session 1 - 11:00-12:00
Practice Session 2 - 14:00-15:00
Saturday, August 14th:
Practice Session 3 - 9:00-9:45
Practice Session 4 - 10:15-11:00
Pre-Qualifying Session - 13:00-14:00
Qualifying Session - 14:00-15:00
Sunday, August 15th:
Race - 14:00-16:00