Hungarian GP: towards an even more indecisive second half of the season ?

The Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend marks the passage into the second half of the season. of the season. A season that sees so far; Max Verstappen leads the way, but the Red Bull driver is much less dominant.

Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton won the race. three of the last five Grands Prix of the season. This is not at all shocking when we know the pedigree of these three drivers. Except that she implies that Max Verstappen was beaten three times in the last five races, he who at the same time led the race. his Red Bull à victory &agrav; Montréal and à Barcelona, ​​June 9 and 23. The Dutchman's domination has been so strong. without sharing in 2022 and 2023 – he notably established a new record last year by winning 19 of the 22 Grands Prix – only to see him so much rowdiness is a shame. changes habits.

And no one will complain. The three-time world champion's lone rider was starting to tire fans and give Formula 1 bad publicity. So yes, Max Verstappen will certainly take a fourth world crown by December 8, the season finale in Abu Dhabi, but there is once again suspense for victory in each race, and that is excellent news for everyone. This revolt against the king is not the work of just one team, but of three, since Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes have already won this year.

Besides Verstappen, all the same, already already; winner of seven Grands Prix, five different drivers have already won. experienced the joy of going first under the flag à checkerboards. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) à Melbourne, Lando Norris (McLaren) à Miami, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) à Monaco, George Russell (Mercedes) à Spielberg and finally Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) two weeks ago à Silverstone. This tightening at the top of the hierarchy, particularly proved to be a problem. in recent weeks, is a great promise as we enter the second part of the season this weekend. Will Max Verstappen be beaten in Hungary for the third time in three weeks??

At what time to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix ?

The drivers will make their first laps at the Hungaroring on Friday early in the afternoon. During this classic format Grand Prix, the battle to obtain pole position on the grid will take place in the heart of Saturday afternoon while the start of the Grand Prize will be given Sunday à 15 hours.

• Free Trials 1 à 1:30 p.m. Friday July 19 (duration: 1 hour)
• Free Trials 2 à 5 p.m. Friday July 19 (duration: 1 hour)
• Free Trials 3 à 12:30 p.m. Saturday July 20 (duration: 1 hour)
• Qualifying 4 p.m. Saturday July 20 (duration: 1 hour)
• Grand Prix à 3 p.m. Sunday July 21 (duration: 2 hours maximum)

Which TV channel should watch the Grand Prix de Hungary ?

The Hungarian Grand Prix will be à follow on the channels of the Canal group, the broadcaster assigned to of the Formula 1 world championship. The free practice sessions and qualifying will be broadcast on Canal+ Sport on Friday and Saturday. The Grand Prix, à from 3 p.m. Sunday, will be broadcast exclusively on Canal+.

• Friday: Free Practice 1 à 1:15 p.m. + Free Practice 2  à 4:45 p.m. on Canal+ Sport
• Saturday: Free Practice 3 12:15 p.m. + Qualifications & 3:40 p.m. on Canal+ Sport
• Sunday: éshow "La Grille" &agrav; 1:55 p.m. + start of the Grand Prix 3 p.m. on Canal+

Drivers' World Championship Ranking (after 1 2 Grands Price)

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 255 points
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) 171 points
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 150 points
4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 146 points
5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 124 points
6. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 118 points
7. George Russell (Mercedes) 111 points
8. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 110 points
9. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 45 points
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 23 points
11. Niko Hülkenberg (Haas) 22 points
12. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) 19 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo (Racing Bulls) 11 points
14. Oliver Bearman (Ferrari) 6 points
14. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 6 points
16. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 5 points
17. Alex Albon Williams) 4 points
18. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 3 points

What are the dates of the F1 Grands Prix in 2024?

The 2024 Formula 1 season will include 24 Grands Prix. &agrav; the end of February, Bahreïn, and will end at the beginning of December until September Abu Dhabi. Here is the complete F1 2024 calendar with times given in French time:

1. Bahrain GP (Sakhir): Saturday March 2 (Winner: Verstappen)
2. Saudi Arabia GP (Jeddah): Saturday March 9 (Winner: Verstappen)
3. Australian GP (Melbourne): Sunday March 24 (Winner: Sainz)
4. Japanese GP(Suzuka): Sunday April 7 (Winner: Verstappen)
5. Chinese GP (Shanghai):Sunday April 21 (Winner: Verstappen)
6. Miami GP (Miami): Sunday May 5th 10 p.m. (Winner: Norris)
7. Emilia-Romagna GP (Imola): Sunday May 19 (Winner: Verstappen)
8. Monaco GP: Sunday May 26 (Winner: Leclerc)
9. Canadian GP (Montreal): Sunday June 9 (Winner: Verstappen)
10. Spanish GP (Barcelona): Sunday June 23 (Winner: Verstappen)
11. Austrian GP (Spielberg): Sunday June 30 (Winner: Russell)
12. British GP (Silverstone): Sunday July 7 (Winner: Hamilton)
13. Hungarian GP (Budapest): Sunday July 21st 3 p.m.
14. Belgian GP (Spa-Francorchamps) : Sunday July 28 &at 3 p.m.
15. Dutch GP (Zandvoort): Sunday 25 Augustût &at 3 p.m.
16. Italian GP (Monza): Sunday September 1st &at 3 p.m.
17. Azerbaijani GP (Baku): Sunday September 15th 1 p.m.
18. Singapore GP (Marina Bay): Sunday September 22 à 2 p.m.
19. US GP (Austin): Sunday 20 October à 9 p.m.
20. Mexican GP (Mexico) : Sunday October 27 à 8 p.m.
21. Brazilian GP (Interlagos): Sunday November 3rd 7 p.m.
22. Las Vegas GP (Las Vegas) : Sunday, November 24 à 6h
23. Qatar GP (Losail): Sunday October 1st 3 p.m.
24. Abu Dhabi GP (Yas Marina): Sunday December 8 2 p.m.

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