Hungaroring’s redevelopment continues with ‘amazing transformation’ ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix

The second phase of redevelopment works at the Hungaroring is now well under way, with facilities such as the paddock, the main building and main grandstand being completely revamped as preparations continue for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

After the first phase of the project was completed earlier last summer, the second phase began one week after F1’s visit to the track for the 2024 race in July. Currently, 620 people are working on a daily basis at the circuit as the works continue.

During the autumn, there were days when 12 tower cranes were working at the Hungaroring – and in the half-year period since last year’s Hungarian Grand Prix, the redevelopment has seen 23,785 cubic metres of concrete built in, along with 7,604 tonnes of reinforcing steel being installed and 759 square metres of masonry structure built.

On the main grandstand, 100% of the precast reinforced concrete stand beams and almost 50% of the grandstand elements have been installed, while the stair elements are being installed. Meanwhile, backfilling of the earth around the paddock building has completed the large-scale earthworks.

The second phase of a redevelopment project at the Hungaroring is well under way

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The second phase of a redevelopment project at the Hungaroring is well under way

Elsewhere, construction of the vertical structure of the third floor of the paddock building is under way in some areas, and 22 kilometres of protective tubes and 80 kilometres of lining tubes have been laid in the area surrounding the track strip, including 20 kilometres of power cables.

Additionally, the high current system of depot area is complete and low current systems are 90% complete. With the works all going to plan, those attending the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix will be able to see the new look of the Hungaroring amid the latest phase of a redevelopment project lasting until 2026.

“Our circuit underwent an amazing transformation,” said Zsolt Gyulay, CEO of the Hungaroring. “The view is totally different every day, with the new main building and the main grandstand rising out of the ground at an incredible pace.

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“It is one of the biggest and most exciting construction projects in Hungary, highlight of the Hungarian construction industry. We will have to organise the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix without the main building being completely finished, so the team will have to find temporary solutions for the race control and the media centre.

“After this year’s race we will immediately give the site back to the contractor, so that the Hungaroring would be a multifunctional event centre by 2026, meeting all needs and operating 365 days a year.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming the international field, I think we’ll see a lot of surprised faces when they realise the changes the track is undergoing. And I’m fully confident that the entire Formula 1 team will be pleased with what they see.”