Fernando Alonso and the Hungarian Grand Prix. in its circuit Hungaroring It all started because it was on this track that the Spaniard took the first of his 32 victories in Formula 1. A location where the car and pilot come together to leave one of the plank the most impressive of the year.
It’s time to review Fernando Alonso’s history, results and prices in Hungary.
Fernando Alonso’s Hungarian Grand Prix record
Hungary is a special place for Fernando Alonso. The Hungaroring track was not only the first where he managed to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix, but it was also a track where the Spanish driver did particularly well. Away from other locations such as Great Britain, Italy, Malaysia or Germany where their presence on the podium was more than usual, Budapest has seen some of Alonso’s best performances.
Beyond the results, in Hungary Asturias has finished above his starting position in almost all of his entries. The exceptions were his retirements (2001, 2006 and 2009), the 2005 edition where a lap 1 accident caused the remainder of the race and 2017 where he lost just one place.
In memory of the 2006 edition where starting 15th, at the end of the first lap he was already 6th and led almost to the end, where a nut denied him the victory. Case similar to his 2009 where after an unexpected pole position a bad stance caused his front left wheel to fly off.
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🇭🇺 On July 26, 2009, Fernando Alonso had to retire from the Hungarian GP after an unexpected pole position after losing a wheel. pic.twitter.com/6SSlCHidJV
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In 2021 Alonso left yet another proof of his unique talent. For 10 laps he held back Lewis Hamilton, who was driving the best car of the season, a flawless defense that allowed teammate Esteban Ocon to win his first race.
On the other hand, in 2022, although he couldn’t do magic, he scored a good result. After a difficult start and several collisions with his teammate, Alonso finished eighth with just one stop. This was the eighth consecutive weekend in the points for the Spaniard.
Fernando Alonso at the Hungarian GP: results and accolades
| Year | Equipment | starting point | Match result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | minardi | 18th | Abandonment |
| 2003 | Renault | 1st | 1st |
| 2004 | Renault | 5th | 3rd |
| 2005 | Renault | 6th | 11th |
| 2006 | Renault | 15th | Abandonment |
| 2007 | McLaren | 6th | 4th |
| 2008 | Renault | 7th | 4th |
| 2009 | Renault | 1st | Abandonment |
| 2010 | ferrari | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2011 | ferrari | 5th | 3rd |
| 2012 | ferrari | 6th | 5th |
| 2013 | ferrari | 5th | 5th |
| 2014 | ferrari | 5th | 2nd |
| 2015 | McLaren | 15th | 5th |
| 2016 | McLaren | 7th | 7th |
| 2017 | McLaren | 7th | 6th |
| 2018 | McLaren | 11th | 8th |
| 2021 | Alpine | 9th | 4th |
| 2022 | Alpine | 6th | 8th |
