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F1 Race Review

2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

Budapest Dry race, 24°C at the start

6.5 /10

Well worth it

Final score, updated 25 Oct 2026

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Verdict

The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix delivered an engrossing tactical battle centered on contrasting pit strategies between the leaders. With 43 overtakes across the field, there was a steady flow of wheel-to-wheel action, highlighted by a tense pursuit in the closing laps as differing tyre plans converged. Running under dry skies with just a single retirement, the race relied on raw pace and high-stakes tyre management rather than safety car disruptions to build suspense. It is a solid, strategic race that holds genuine tension right down to the final lap.

Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 13 -33%
Overtakes (total) 44 Avg
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 20.5 -31%
Interruptions 0 -100%
Retirements 1 -62%
Winning Margin 0.7s -92%
Podium Gap 21.2s +154%
Strategy Variety 2 -28%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.4 -25%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 7.3 ±0.5
Late Drama 7.7 ±0.2
Unpredictability 5.3 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 4.7 ±0.2
Stakes 7.0

Race weather

No rain was measured at the track during the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Dry measured at the track

24°C At the start

Race

  1. 14:00 Overcast 26°C Rain at the track 0 min
  2. 15:00 Overcast 24°C Rain at the track 0 min
  3. 16:00 Overcast 24°C Rain at the track 0 min
  4. 17:00 Overcast 24°C –

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix delivered an engrossing tactical battle centered on contrasting pit strategies between the leaders. With 43 overtakes across the field, there was a steady flow of wheel-to-wheel action, highlighted by a tense pursuit in the closing laps as differing tyre plans converged. Running under dry skies with just a single retirement, the race relied on raw pace and high-stakes tyre management rather than safety car disruptions to build suspense. It is a solid, strategic race that holds genuine tension right down to the final lap.

What was the score for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix?

The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix scored 6.5/10. The score combines timing data, such as overtakes, interruptions and tyre strategy, with a review of how the race played out.

Did it rain during the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix?

No, the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix was dry. Temperature at lights out: 24 °C.

Detailed analysis

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Ai Assessment

7.1

An AI assessment score of 7.14/10 reflected an entertaining contest dominated by strategic intrigue and a close battle for the win. McLaren's split strategies created late-race drama between team-mates at the front.

Top3 Gap

9.7

Lando Norris held off teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.698 seconds in a thrilling finish for the victory. George Russell rounded out the podium over 21 seconds behind the winning McLaren.

Team Variety

10.0

Five different teams featured in the top six positions, providing excellent variety across the sharp end of the grid. McLaren took the top two spots, followed by Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Kick Sauber.

Overtakes Total

6.5

A total of 43 overtakes were logged across the field, reflecting average passing activity at the Hungaroring. Progress proved difficult around the circuit's tight corners and technical sections.

Overtakes Top10

3.5

On-track moves among the top ten were scarce, with only nine passes recorded in the points-paying positions. Track position was paramount, making pit strategy the primary weapon for making progress.

Grid Chaos

2.6

Position changes were relatively subdued throughout the race, yielding a low score for grid chaos. While Norris briefly lost places at the start before fighting back, the overall order remained largely stable.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

The race saw standard compound selection across the field under dry conditions. Drivers primarily managed the medium and hard slick compounds throughout their stints.

Tyre Strategy Variety

4.0

Strategy proved decisive as the race split between one-stop and two-stop strategies. Lando Norris made a one-stop approach work to perfection, while team-mate Oscar Piastri and polesitter Charles Leclerc committed to two stops.

Dnf Factor

1.7

Mechanical reliability was strong throughout the 70-lap distance, with only a single retirement recorded. Oliver Bearman was the lone driver who failed to reach the chequered flag.

Rain Factor

0.0

Despite overcast skies above the circuit, conditions remained dry for the duration of the Grand Prix. Rain did not materialise, keeping track conditions fully consistent.

Race Interruptions

0.0

The race proceeded without any neutralisations from start to finish. There were no safety cars or virtual safety cars needed during the session.

Tyre strategies

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  • Soft
  • Medium
  • Hard

70 laps

  1. 1 Norris Medium, laps 1–31 (31 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 32–70 (39 laps, new tyres)
  2. 2 Piastri Medium, laps 1–18 (18 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 19–45 (27 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 46–70 (25 laps, new tyres)
  3. 3 Russell Medium, laps 1–19 (19 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 20–43 (24 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 44–70 (27 laps, new tyres)
  4. 4 Leclerc Medium, laps 1–19 (19 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 20–40 (21 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 41–70 (30 laps, new tyres)
  5. 5 Alonso Medium, laps 1–39 (39 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 40–70 (31 laps, used tyres)
  6. 6 Bortoleto Medium, laps 1–40 (40 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 41–70 (30 laps, new tyres)
  7. 7 Stroll Medium, laps 1–36 (36 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 37–70 (34 laps, used tyres)
  8. 8 Lawson Medium, laps 1–40 (40 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 41–70 (30 laps, new tyres)
  9. 9 Verstappen Medium, laps 1–17 (17 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 18–48 (31 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 49–70 (22 laps, new tyres)
  10. 10 Antonelli Medium, laps 1–21 (21 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 22–69 (48 laps, new tyres)
  11. 11 Hadjar Medium, laps 1–33 (33 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 34–69 (36 laps, new tyres)
  12. 12 Hamilton Hard, laps 1–42 (42 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 43–69 (27 laps, new tyres)
  13. 13 Hulkenberg Soft, laps 1–5 (5 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 6–41 (36 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 42–69 (28 laps, new tyres)
  14. 14 Sainz Soft, laps 1–15 (15 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 16–51 (36 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 52–69 (18 laps, new tyres)
  15. 15 Albon Soft, laps 1–14 (14 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 15–38 (24 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 39–69 (31 laps, new tyres)
  16. 16 Ocon Medium, laps 1–14 (14 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 15–69 (55 laps, new tyres)
  17. 17 Tsunoda Medium, laps 1–20 (20 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 21–37 (17 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 38–69 (32 laps, new tyres)
  18. 18 Colapinto Medium, laps 1–13 (13 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 14–35 (22 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 36–69 (34 laps, new tyres)
  19. 19 Gasly Hard, laps 1–32 (32 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 33–69 (37 laps, new tyres)
  20. 20 Bearman Medium, laps 1–30 (30 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 31–48 (18 laps, new tyres)

Results and standings

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Driver results

Pos Driver
1
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
2
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
3
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
4
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
5
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
6
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Kick Sauber / Finished
7
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
8
Liam LAWSON
Liam LAWSON
Racing Bulls / Finished
9
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
10
Kimi ANTONELLI
Kimi ANTONELLI
Mercedes / Finished
11
Isack HADJAR
Isack HADJAR
Racing Bulls / Finished
12
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Ferrari / Finished
13
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Kick Sauber / Finished
14
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Williams / Finished
15
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
16
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Haas F1 Team / Finished
17
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
Red Bull Racing / Finished
18
Franco COLAPINTO
Franco COLAPINTO
Alpine / Finished
19
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
20
Oliver BEARMAN
Oliver BEARMAN
Haas F1 Team / DNF

Driver standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
284 6
2
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
275 5
3
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
187 2
4
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
172 1
5
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
151 0
6
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
109 0
7
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
64 0
8
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
54 0
9
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Sauber
37 0
10
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Haas F1 Team
27 0
11
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
26 0
12
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
26 0
13
Isack Hadjar
Isack Hadjar
RB F1 Team
22 0
14
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
20 0
15
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
Red Bull
20 0
16
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Williams
16 0
17
Gabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto
Sauber
14 0
18
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
10 0
19
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 Team
8 0
20
Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto
Alpine F1 Team
0 0
21
Jack Doohan
Jack Doohan
Alpine F1 Team
0 0

Constructor standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
McLaren
McLaren
559 11
2
Ferrari
Ferrari
260 0
3
Mercedes
Mercedes
236 1
4
Red Bull
Red Bull
194 2
5
Williams
Williams
70 0
6
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
52 0
7
Sauber
Sauber
51 0
8
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
45 0
9
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
35 0
10
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
20 0

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