2018 Rolex Magyar Nagydij GP - Pre-Race Thread

[WS6TransAm01]

Let's put the disappointment of the German GP behind us and look forward with optimism for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Seb and Kimi need good results to go into the summer break on a high. Let's hope they can pull it out!

Hopefully Ferrari come out on top with RBR between them and Merc. Should help the point deficit after yesterday's bitter pill.

[Larry_Cule]

I don't see how..
It's gonna be a damage limitation race with an easy RBR 1-2

[Hornet]

This track is more closer to a normal race track, than a street circuit like Monaco.
I see no reason why Ferrari cannot be strong here.

I'm hoping we can put RB the between us and Merc by the end of the race... with Ferrari leading of course ;-)

[512 TR]

Logically Red Bull should be going into this weekend as favorites. But they weren't that competitive last year. 5th and 6th i qualifying and 5th in the race. Ferrari, as we all know, scored a 1-2 in both qualifying and the race. Merc 3-4. But this year the Ferrari has a 10 cm longer wheelbase and probably will not be as nimble in sector 2 as last year. Also RBR has taken a step forward this season. So all in all they may very well have jumped Ferrari on this type of circuits. That was the story in Monaco although the Hungaroring isn't exactly the same. Merc are probably the same as last year and they will hope to score good points without any big expectations. Hopefully we don't trade places with RBR with Merc in between.

Tyres

https://news.pirelli.com/global/en-ww/news/hungary-2018-compounds-driver?_ga=2.191998314.116729850.1532368283-2080851271.1532368283

Ferrari with the most aggressive choices of the front runners. It's a little bit strange that Pirelli didn't bring the hyper softs to Hungary. Maybe they should have selected one step softer tyres (soft, super soft, gap, hyper soft)? Do the FIA want sure two-stoppers or not? Guess not.

[nani_s23]

Logically Red Bull should be going into this weekend as favorites. But they weren't that competitive last year. 5th and 6th i qualifying and 5th in the race. Ferrari, as we all know, scored a 1-2 in both qualifying and the race. Merc 3-4. But this year the Ferrari has a 10 cm longer wheelbase and probably will not be as nimble in sector 2 as last year. Also RBR has taken a step forward this season. So all in all they may very well have jumped Ferrari on this type of circuits. That was the story in Monaco although the Hungaroring isn't exactly the same. Merc are probably the same as last year and they will hope to score good points without any big expectations. Hopefully we don't trade places with RBR with Merc in between.

Tyres

https://news.pirelli.com/global/en-ww/news/hungary-2018-compounds-driver?_ga=2.191998314.116729850.1532368283-2080851271.1532368283

Ferrari with the most aggressive choices of the front runners. It's a little bit strange that Pirelli didn't bring the hyper softs to Hungary. Maybe they should have selected one step softer tyres (soft, super soft, gap, hyper soft)? Do the FIA want sure two-stoppers or not? Guess not.

It’s between vet vs Mad max for the pole.
I hope their teammates kimi & DR do well n quali ahead of mercs. That’s wt needed.

[512 TR]

It’s between vet vs Mad max for the pole.
I hope their teammates kimi & DR do well n quali ahead of mercs. That’s wt needed.

Yes. Last year the difference was some 3 tenths down to Merc and a further 2 tenths to RBR in qualifying. Hopefully Ferrari haven't lost all of it. If we lose pole and/or the front row then hopefully we're right behind the ones that get it. We must not be the 3rd package here.

[Larry_Cule]

Looks like the Hungarian GP isn't the only one that's dammed.
Every winner of the Hockenheimring since 2010 lost the championship(Alonso,Rosberg,Hamilton)

[FF1]

is it possible for Ferrari to use last years chassi with some tuning for twisty circuits that they were strong on last year like hungary and singapore and the current chassi for other races?

[Larry_Cule]

is it possible for Ferrari to use last years chassi with some tuning for twisty circuits that they were strong on last year like hungary and singapore and the current chassi for other races?

Ferrari's last years car is maybe even worse than this year's Haas one.

[Cavallino]

Ferrari's last years car is maybe even worse than this year's Haas one.

Yeah, but dump the new power unit in ...

[Cavallino]

If VET beats Hamilton, I'll take it.

Especially with 2 power tracks coming up (Spa, Monza) which should be very good for Ferrari.

[Cavallino]

I have high hopes for Hungary.

We have to after last race, and it'll be good to go into break on a high.

[Giallo 550]

This season has been a real roller coaster ride. I really hope we can pull out a 1-2 this weekend.

[Riccardog]

I am so going against the tide here.... :-)
I fervently wish for a 1-2 for Ferrari, but... I so badly want to see Kimi the winner... :-P

[512 TR]

Some stats regarding Monaco and Hungary. Since 1986 both races have been in the calendar. That's 32 seasons. The same team has won both races the same season on 13 occasions. 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2001 (Ferrari, MS), 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017 (Ferrari, SV). Getting on pole at both races for the same team the same season is even more frequent. 17 times. 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 (Ferrari, MS), 2000 (Ferrari, MS), 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 (Ferrari, KR/SB). But getting on pole at both races doesn't mean it's the same thing as winning them. That has to be underlined. For instance Michael scored both poles in 2000 but didn't win any of the races. Mika scored all four poles in 1998-1999 but only won two of them.

The only driver/drivers and/or team combo that have scored pole at both races the same season and also won both races that season are the following.

1991: Senna/McLaren. Both poles and both wins.
1994: Schumacher/Benetton. Both poles and both wins.
2007: McLaren-Mercedes (Alonso/Hamilton). Both poles and both win for the team.
2010: Red Bull-Renault (Webber/Vettel). Both poles and both wins for the team.
2013: Mercedes (Rosberg/Hamilton). Both poles and both wins for the team.
2017: Ferrari (Räikkönen/Vettel). Both poles and both wins for the team.

So historically it doesn't bode well for Red Bull if Max or Ricciardo get the pole on saturday. It's hard to win them both from pole the same season. Only Ayrton and Michael have done it.

[chinmay]

Don't worry guys, Vettel will get pole on Saturday. Kimi just needs to get his act together, it could be an all red front row. I seriously believe that Red Bull is going to fight for 3rd row. Hungary is not Monaco and this is a track where Vettel has historically gone well and like always, he can make a difference when it counts, i.e, Q3. But one thing is sure, it's going to be quite an exciting qualifying!

[paolo lalli]

Seb would be leading this championship by a mile mistakes for what ever reason are costly ferrari have the car no doubt its all about mental toughness and holding your nerves harnessing your emotions and packaging it all together on race day he needs to do this and quickly lewis love him or not has this ability under control that is what will define this years wdc .

[Cavallino]

Don't worry guys, Vettel will get pole on Saturday. Kimi just needs to get his act together, it could be an all red front row. I seriously believe that Red Bull is going to fight for 3rd row. Hungary is not Monaco and this is a track where Vettel has historically gone well and like always, he can make a difference when it counts, i.e, Q3. But one thing is sure, it's going to be quite an exciting qualifying!

we want redbull on the second row.

as long as crashtappen doesn't hit us

[Brembo]

Kimi needs to his act together and join Seb on the podium ?? :rotfl It's Kimi's points that are keeping Ferrari in the WCC race. Seb losing in Germany will be hard for him to forget, esp. knowing the guy in 14th place won. Kimi is in on the Ferrari race for WCC, whatever it takes. Even moving over for the mistakes king. Meanwhile Max lost out on his title "Crash King" replaced by Grosgean, Max sees podiums and points for his team, he's within a point of his #1 partner Dan. Ferrari is still in it, big time !

[chinmay]

Kimi needs to his act together and join Seb on the podium ?? :rotfl It's Kimi's points that are keeping Ferrari in the WCC race. Seb losing in Germany will be hard for him to forget, esp. knowing the guy in 14th place won. Kimi is in on the Ferrari race for WCC, whatever it takes. Even moving over for the mistakes king. Meanwhile Max lost out on his title "Crash King" replaced by Grosgean, Max sees podiums and points for his team, he's within a point of his #1 partner Dan. Ferrari is still in it, big time !

That Kimi who was sleeping in the first 8 races? Hamilton's consecutive mistakes in many races also helped Ferrari to close the gap in Drivers and Constructors. And no, Seb won't think long for Germany, this is not the first time he lost there.

Why don't you go to Mercedes forum and praise hollow winner and champion Hamilton there?

[Brembo]

That Kimi who was sleeping in the first 8 races? Hamilton's consecutive mistakes in many races also helped Ferrari to close the gap in Drivers and Constructors. And no, Seb won't think long for Germany, this is not the first time he lost there.

Why don't you go to Mercedes forum and praise hollow winner and champion Hamilton there?

My favorite driver is Kimi . He gets those podium points for Merc, oh , I meant Ferrari. Hamilton is a hollow winner acting like winning that race was a big deal. It wasn't like he came from 15th place and won. He should have handed his trophy to Seb like Michael did to Rubens back in Austria 2002.. You reminded me that Schumy Jr. messed up before in his homeland Germany, I forgot that. Stop the bad mouthing of Schumy Jr. ! He still has hope both for his team and his WDC. You talking about him losing in Germany before is in the past , let it go! If Seb can forget this last race you should also try!

[jgonzalesm6]

Stewards

Tim Mayer
Enzo Spano
Derek Warwick


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[Ferrarichamp]

Some stats regarding Monaco and Hungary. Since 1986 both races have been in the calendar. That's 32 seasons. The same team has won both races the same season on 13 occasions. 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2001 (Ferrari, MS), 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017 (Ferrari, SV). Getting on pole at both races for the same team the same season is even more frequent. 17 times. 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 (Ferrari, MS), 2000 (Ferrari, MS), 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 (Ferrari, KR/SB). But getting on pole at both races doesn't mean it's the same thing as winning them. That has to be underlined. For instance Michael scored both poles in 2000 but didn't win any of the races. Mika scored all four poles in 1998-1999 but only won two of them.

The only driver/drivers and/or team combo that have scored pole at both races the same season and also won both races that season are the following.

1991: Senna/McLaren. Both poles and both wins.
1994: Schumacher/Benetton. Both poles and both wins.
2007: McLaren-Mercedes (Alonso/Hamilton). Both poles and both win for the team.
2010: Red Bull-Renault (Webber/Vettel). Both poles and both wins for the team.
2013: Mercedes (Rosberg/Hamilton). Both poles and both wins for the team.
2017: Ferrari (Räikkönen/Vettel). Both poles and both wins for the team.

So historically it doesn't bode well for Red Bull if Max or Ricciardo get the pole on saturday. It's hard to win them both from pole the same season. Only Ayrton and Michael have done it.

interesting stats 512 TR :-)

MS also retired from a wet German GP in 2000. (which was the 11th race of the season just like this year).
MS was 31 when he got his 1st wdc with Ferrari. (Seb's age)
MS last title previous to that was with the Renault powered Benetton 5 years earlier.
Seb's last title was 5 years ago in the renault powered Red Bull.

OK these are just minor coincidences that mean nothing I'm sure :-D

[Cavallino]

interesting stats 512 TR :-)

MS also retired from a wet German GP in 2000. (which was the 11th race of the season just like this year).
MS was 31 when he got his 1st wdc with Ferrari. (Seb's age)
MS last title previous to that was with the Renault powered Benetton 5 years earlier.
Seb's last title was 5 years ago in the renault powered Red Bull.

OK these are just minor coincidences that mean nothing I'm sure :-D

Nice work, both of you.

It had a similar effect on the championship, Mika took 6 points out of Michael's lead (different points system). But atleast Michael was still leading by 2 points.

[KimiBot]

This season has been a real roller coaster ride.

Really.

[jgonzalesm6]

This season has been a real roller coaster ride.

yep, both teams and drivers feeling the pressure. But one accusing the other of illegality and wants fairness.....so it runs to the FIA....crying for clarification. They never did before because of their dominance. Now all of a sudden, the competition has caught up with them. Their true colors are showing.....and it's not silver.

[jgonzalesm6]

Surface in front of garages was sandblasted ahead of the Hungarian GP for better grip to avoid accidents as they happened in DTM. Big test ahead for surface: Could have some heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday.

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2018 DTM Hungaroring MERCEDES AND BMW PIT CRASH (one of the Marshalls gets his leg/ankle sandwiched against the concrete column with the orange Mercedes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPDv6ofE-gA

[Cavallino]

Surface in front of garages was sandblasted ahead of the Hungarian GP for better grip to avoid accidents as they happened in DTM. Big test ahead for surface: Could have some heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Di9z3GXXoAAmlK8.jpg


2018 DTM Hungaroring MERCEDES AND BMW PIT CRASH (one of the Marshalls gets his leg/ankle sandwiched against the concrete column with the orange Mercedes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPDv6ofE-gA

rain is the last thing we need, honestly. when you have the better package.

[stefa]

I am going tomorrow morning to Budapest!
Having high hopes after that heart braking German GP....

[Super M]

rain is the last thing we need, honestly. when you have the better package.


Sorry i don't agree!

Come rain or sunshine, Vettel needs to come to terms with tricky conditions! He's a 4 time champion, no excuses at all......If we have the car, then rain shouldn't be our achillies heal, end of

[wisepie]

I am going tomorrow morning to Budapest!
Having high hopes after that heart braking German GP....

We're all praying for the same thing, Stefa, hope you have a great weekend and Forza Ferrari! We need a win for Sergio M.:pray

[stefa]

We're all praying for the same thing, Stefa, hope you have a great weekend and Forza Ferrari! We need a win for Sergio M.:pray

Thank you!


Yes we do need! On all accounts!

[jgonzalesm6]

Pit crew wearing black arm bands for Sergio Marchionne

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[jgonzalesm6]

Pit crew wearing black arm bands for Sergio Marchionne

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Also, flags in the paddock at Ferrari being flown half mast

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Flags at Maranello yesterday were also flown at half mast.

[Vettel165]

OMG intense guys, I live 200 km from the Budapest track and its gonna be very hot with temperatures reaching as high as 34-35C on the sunday. Easily the hottest race this year. Hot temperatures should suit our car, it usually does.

[nani_s23]

OMG intense guys, I live 200 km from the Budapest track and its gonna be very hot with temperatures reaching as high as 34-35C on the sunday. Easily the hottest race this year. Hot temperatures should suit our car, it usually does.

@jgonzales saying it’s rain on Saturday & sunday??

[nani_s23]

Thank you!


Yes we do need! On all accounts!

I think Last year too you were there at the race, if I’m not wrong.
Ferrari got 1-2.

Hope it’s a repeat of last year.

[Larry_Cule]

Haas and Sauber to get Ferrari engine spec 3 this weekend.
If everything goes according to plan,Kimi and Seb will get the new engine after the summer break.

[jgonzalesm6]

Kimi and Seb arriving with arm bands

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FIA letter to the media that Maurizio and Kimi will not attend press conferences Friday and Saturday

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HAAS and Alfa will test Spec 3 Ferrari engine

[chinmay]

Haas and Sauber to get Ferrari engine spec 3 this weekend.
If everything goes according to plan,Kimi and Seb will get the new engine after the summer break.

Wow Spec 3 already? Any more news about the gain it brought?

[ChrisFerrari]

I live 40 kms from the Hungaroring, the weather has been quite hot for a while with occasional heavy showers and high level of humidity. Right now our weather forecast for the hungaroring shows a 50% chance of rain for Friday afternoon, 20% for Saturday and 0% for Sunday. Problem is the the track is relatively close to the northern mountains so you just never know.

[jgonzalesm6]

[AMuS] There will be a black streak on the SF71H this weekend...

[jgonzalesm6]

Charlie Whiting has NOT INCLUDED any pit entry rules in RACE DIRECTORS NOTES... So, anyone can do a Mercedes/Lewis

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[nani_s23]

Charlie Whiting has NOT INCLUDED any pit entry rules in RACE DIRECTORS NOTES... So, anyone can do a Mercedes/Lewis

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjBqLOXW0AA18T_.jpg

Every weekend something new because of mercs.
Penalties are modified, notes are altered for only Mercs.

[jgonzalesm6]

Cars going thru scrutineering today

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Mercedes

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Redbull

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STR

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Force India

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Renault

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Alfa-Sauber

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Ferrari

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[jgonzalesm6]

Every weekend something new because of mercs.
Penalties are modified, notes are altered for only Mercs.

Seems that way....:roll

[jgonzalesm6]

Haas and Sauber to get Ferrari engine spec 3 this weekend.
If everything goes according to plan,Kimi and Seb will get the new engine after the summer break.


Wow Spec 3 already? Any more news about the gain it brought?


between 38 and 40hp. That's alot and from what component??? ICE??? MGU-H??? or combination???....how do they know???

[jgonzalesm6]

[AMuS] There will be a black streak on the SF71H this weekend...

black band visible


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[jgonzalesm6]

All six Ferrari-powered Formula 1 cars will carry tributes to Sergio Marchionne at the Hungaroring

[Silent Bob]

between 38 and 40hp. That's alot and from what component??? ICE??? MGU-H??? or combination???....how do they know???

Is that verified? They said 38-40 HP? If true, then Ferrari should be in good shape for titles.

[chinmay]

Is that verified? They said 38-40 HP? If true, then Ferrari should be in good shape for titles.

Good shape? 40 hp more will put Ferrari in dominance level. Didn't they say 40 hp is what you find after 2 years of development? Rivals are already in panic after Ferrari's recent power surge, let's see what Spec 3 brings.

[WS6TransAm01]

No way is the gain from Spec2 to Spec3 40Hp. That is astronomical! Not that I wouldn't be happy to be proven wrong.

[nani_s23]

Is that verified? They said 38-40 HP? If true, then Ferrari should be in good shape for titles.

I don’t think it’s true. Until n unless it’s seen on track.

I don’t know why ferrari are showing it’s true hand right away by taking spec3 so soon. Let’s see wts ferrari plan is...!!

On the other side, mercs is crying like anything. Now Renault is asking equality of engines. What they did when mercs dominating the field 2014-17??

They need to shut their mouth & do the work n show results on track.

[stefa]

I think Last year too you were there at the race, if I’m not wrong.
Ferrari got 1-2.

Hope it’s a repeat of last year.

:-D

I am at Hungaroring every year since 1995! I rally do hope!

[jgonzalesm6]

Is that verified? They said 38-40 HP? If true, then Ferrari should be in good shape for titles.

nothing concrete but that's a guesstimate


Good shape? 40 hp more will put Ferrari in dominance level. Didn't they say 40 hp is what you find after 2 years of development? Rivals are already in panic after Ferrari's recent power surge, let's see what Spec 3 brings.


No way is the gain from Spec2 to Spec3 40Hp. That is astronomical! Not that I wouldn't be happy to be proven wrong.

yes it is astronomical. We shall see.

[IulianFerrari]

Hungaroring and Spa suit Kimi well. Suzuka and Singapore are Seb tracks.

[ferenc_k]

I live 40 kms from the Hungaroring, the weather has been quite hot for a while with occasional heavy showers and high level of humidity. Right now our weather forecast for the hungaroring shows a 50% chance of rain for Friday afternoon, 20% for Saturday and 0% for Sunday. Problem is the the track is relatively close to the northern mountains so you just never know.

I live in the outskirt of Budapest, some 15 minutes from the track, and around this time thunderstorms can happen anytime.

[Liscia]

Kimi needs to his act together and join Seb on the podium ?? :rotfl It's Kimi's points that are keeping Ferrari in the WCC race. Seb losing in Germany will be hard for him to forget, esp. knowing the guy in 14th place won. Kimi is in on the Ferrari race for WCC, whatever it takes. Even moving over for the mistakes king. Meanwhile Max lost out on his title "Crash King" replaced by Grosgean, Max sees podiums and points for his team, he's within a point of his #1 partner Dan. Ferrari is still in it, big time !

Crashjean is the 'once and future king' as his bungles continue to soar and deteriorate while Vercrashen seems to be outgrowing his reckless petulence.

[chinmay]

Hungaroring and Spa suit Kimi well. Suzuka and Singapore are Seb tracks.

When the car can fight for pole, Vettel performs very well on all tracks. China, Silverstone, Germany were never Vettel tracks but the car stepped up and so did Vettel's pace, he was excellent on those tracks.

[nani_s23]

When the car can fight for pole, Vettel performs very well on all tracks. China, Silverstone, Germany were never Vettel tracks but the car stepped up and so did Vettel's pace, he was excellent on those tracks.

After a long time, I agree with your post.

[IulianFerrari]

When the car can fight for pole, Vettel performs very well on all tracks. China, Silverstone, Germany were never Vettel tracks but the car stepped up and so did Vettel's pace, he was excellent on those tracks.

Silverstone is a the pick of those, and Vettel did surprinsingly well. That's why I don't panic like most, for his mistake in Germany. If he can do well at that track he should be ok on the rest. Hungary is going to be awesome for us, Seb doing well on all tracks and this is one of the favorites of a woken up Kimi. Looks promising to me.

[Brembo]

Crashjean is the 'once and future king' as his bungles continue to soar and deteriorate while Vercrashen seems to be outgrowing his reckless petulence.

Well said !!

[paolo lalli]

Ferrari will be very strong in hungary and the motivation to do it for sergio will be optimum combine that with the emotions of his passing the red rocket will launch its going to be hot all round merc will have there hands full of ferrari and red bull.

[ferenc_k]

I hope the scorching heat will help us a lot.

[chinmay]

I hope the scorching heat will help us a lot.

China wasn't hot but Ferrari performed extremely well. Bahrain and Silverstone were hot but Mercedes performed well. This year, hot and cold doesn't matter any more, cars of both teams work well in all conditions.

[Brembo]

Pirelli has the weather situation well under control , very colorful to say the least!

[stefa]

Good morning from sunny Budapest. Weather forecast says that rain is expected from 12 to 15 today and after to be dry.

[bondilad]

Good morning from sunny Budapest. Weather forecast says that rain is expected from 12 to 15 today and after to be dry.

Hi Stefa, hope you have fabulous time and hopefully the track dries up in time for quali.

[ferenc_k]

Good morning from sunny Budapest. Weather forecast says that rain is expected from 12 to 15 today and after to be dry.

The weather forecasts are really crappy nowadays to be honest, none of the predicted thunderstorms arrived in the last few days. Living some 15 minutes from the track I think there will be no serous rain this week-end, but I could be wrong of course :)

[Vettel165]

Satellite and radar images looks ok for now, most of rain is going SW-W from the circuit. Temperatures near Budapest will reach as high as 30-31C today, and as high as 33-34C tomorrow. Some teams might have problems with overheathing the tyres and blisters.

https://s8.postimg.cc/qxh8ghbit/Brez_naslova.png (https://postimages.org/)

[stefa]

The weather forecasts are really crappy nowadays to be honest, none of the predicted thunderstorms arrived in the last few days. Living some 15 minutes from the track I think there will be no serous rain this week-end, but I could be wrong of course :)

I am on the track now and it is way hot allready. Judging by the clouds over the track, small and puffy ones, I don't think there is 1% of chance for rain.

[stefa]

Satellite and radar images looks ok for now, most of rain is going SW-W from the circuit. Temperatures near Budapest will reach as high as 30-31C today, and as high as 33-34C tomorrow. Some teams might have problems with overheathing the tyres and blisters.

https://s8.postimg.cc/qxh8ghbit/Brez_naslova.png (https://postimages.org/)

Hopefully it is Mercedes!