In the 1980s, there was a significant divide between capitalism and communism, known as the East/West divide. The communist eastern Europe of the USSR was secretive, and little was known about what was happening behind the “Iron Curtain.” Bernie Ecclestone, understanding that Formula One needed to expand, struck a deal for Hungary to host a Grand Prix in 1986. The event was a huge success, with over 200,000 spectators from the Eastern Bloc witnessing Nelson Piquet win the inaugural race. This attendance record stood for almost a decade until 1995 when the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide drew 210,000 spectators.
Despite being held in July, both Hungary’s Zsolt Baumgartner and Poland’s Robert Kubica made their Formula One debuts at the Hungaroring.
The circuit has a history of being the site of maiden victories for drivers. Five drivers claimed their first win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and three of them went on to become future World Champions. These drivers are Jenson Button, Damon Hill, Fernando Alonso, Heikki Kovalainen, and Esteban Ocon.
In 2019, Max Verstappen also achieved his first pole position at the Hungaroring, making him the 100th driver in Formula One history to claim pole position.
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