The main straight of the Hungaroring has received a new asphalt surface over a length of 620 metres, covering a total of 8,866 square metres.
Hungary’s only Formula 1 circuit has been undergoing the most significant transformation in its history over the past two years. By 2026, both the main grandstand and the paddock building will be completely renewed.
Although the classic layout of the Hungaroring will remain unchanged, the asphalt surface of the main straight has been upgraded for this year’s race to ensure that the track meets the highest international standards, just as it has in previous years.
On Tuesday, three ‘finishers’ working side by side, laid the wearing course on the main straight – in total, 860 tonnes of a specially designed mix containing bitumen with a higher softening point were used. These machines were fed by two so-called "beschikers" to minimise longitudinal waves and ensure a consistent texture.
The composition of the mix had already been defined by SWIETELSKY’s experts, and this year a large-scale trial installation was carried out, as due to the special requirements, it was crucial to lay the mix in the shortest possible time.
Preparation (mopping up of the existing wearing course) took two days, and the asphalting itself was completed in a single day, with technical support provided by Italian specialists from Dromo, the same team who assisted last year with resurfacing above the tunnels.
The newly resurfaced main straight will first be tested in race conditions by the GT Open drivers, followed by the Formula 1 field and support race participants during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
