The Hungaroring, home of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, is thrilled to welcome fans back for the first time since 2019 when the pinnacle of motorsport arrives in Budapest on the weekend of July 30th – August 1st, 2021.
Having hosted a race behind closed doors in 2020 – helping to successfully kickstart F1’s delayed, Covid-affected season in the process – the famous circuit on the outskirts of Budapest is now ready to open its gates again in a move that is sure to delight sports fans around the world.
Indeed, with less than one month to go, the Promoter of one of the most popular and established races on the F1 calendar is calling on all EU fans to get their tickets for the final race before the F1 summer break now; with all ticketholders from the block simply needing to provide an EU Green Pass - the newly launched digital Covid certificate which facilitates free movement for EU citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic within the European Union – to gain entry to the 2021 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
In order to ensure a safe event for all attendees, the traditional Pit Lane Walk for fans will not take place this year, while the post-race ‘podium rush’ will also not be permitted, with fans asked to celebrate the winners from the stands.
In addition to being able to attend the F1 race weekend, fans with the Green Pass will also be entitled to move about freely in Budapest and enjoy the many amazing restaurants, bars and cultural landmarks this stunning city has to offer.
As of 7th July, 5.51 million people in Hungary had received their first Covid-19 vaccination (and more than 4 million people had received both), which means Hungary is the country in the EU with the second-highest vaccination rate and one of the safest travel destinations in the current climate.
The success of its vaccination roll-out has already seen Budapest play host to four spectacular EURO 2020 football matches, which saw the full capacity Ferenc Puskás stadium cheer the national team on in their games against Portugal & France, as well as host the action-packed group game between Portugal & France and the Round of 16 tie between the Czech Republic & Holland.
It’s safe to say that Dutch fans will be hoping for a better outcome than their national football team experienced in Budapest when their hero Max Verstappen lines up on the Hungaroring grid on August 1st. The young superstar has opened up a commanding 32-point lead over his rival – and 7-time World Champion – Lewis Hamilton, which guarantees that he will enter the race in Hungary top of the driver charts, irrespective of what happens at next week’s British Grand Prix in Silverstone.
It will therefore be a race of huge significance for the Dutch icon - and his thousands of adoring fans - as he will be aiming to extend his lead going into F1’s traditional summer break. With ease of access assured, there is every reason for Dutch fans to start booking their race weekend in Budapest now and support the Red Bull ace from the grandstands with their usual orange-fuelled passion.
In what is already shaping up to be one of the most closely fought title battles in F1’s recent history, there is no better time to get your ticket and join the greatest drivers on the planet as they battle it out at the famous Hungaroring.
Sport is nothing without fans and the Hungaroring can’t wait to welcome you back to the 2021 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix for one of the biggest and best sporting experiences of the year.
