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F3 - Coming back to Hungary

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18.04.16
2016 FIA Formula 3 European Championship // Round 02 Budapest (HUN) 23rd and 24th of April 2016 // Races 04, 05 & 06 Hungaroring, Hungary
FIA F3 2016

Lap distance: 4.381 km

Race distance: 33 minutes plus one lap

Location: 20 km outside of Budapest city centre

Airports: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport [BUD] (37 km), Miskolc Airport [MCQ] (170 km), Sármellék International Airport [SOB] (210 km), Debrecen International Airport [DEB] (225 km) 

Lap record: 1:36.269 Tom Blomqvist (2014)

 

Pole position:

2014Qualifying 1Qualifying 2Qualifying 3
Esteban OconEsteban OconEsteban Ocon
1:35,585 min1:35,500 min1:35,827 min

 

Winner:

2014Race 1Race 2Race 3
Tom Blomqvist Esteban OconEsteban Ocon

 

INTERESTING FACTS

In 2014, the FIA Formula 3 European Championship made its first appearance at the Hungaroring and now, after a one-year break, the series is back at the racetrack located not far from Hungary’s capital Budapest. As none of the drivers in the current field were on the grid two years ago, the 4.381-kilometre circuit is new territory for all of them. But the drivers will already have a chance to get adjusted to the track with a one-day in-season test scheduled for Wednesday just before the race weekend.

The Hungaroring circuit is located 20 kilometres north of Budapest. The venue itself lies in a natural bowl, allowing for excellent spectator views from almost any point. The circuit was newly constructed for the first Formula 1 race in 1986 and building work was completed in only eight months. While the circuit had obtained the reputation of not being conducive to passing, changes to the first and the last corner in 2003 made a difference now allowing for more overtaking. The circuit features 14 turns in total, most of which are relatively low-speed.

The close proximity to Hungary’s capital Budapest gives fans the opportunity to not only enjoy racing, but also to explore the city centre’s attractions.

FIA F3 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP TIMETABLE

 

Friday, 22. April

09:00 - 09:40                        Free Practice 1

09:45 - 10:25                        Free Practice 2

13:15 - 13:35                        Qualifying 1

17:20 - 17:40                        Qualifying 2

 

Saturday, 23. April

11:15 - 11:50                        Race 1

11:55 (est)                             Race 1 podium ceremony

12:10 (est)                             Race 1 press conference

15:00 - 15:35                        Race 2

15:40 (est)                             Race 2 podium ceremony

15:55 (est)                             Race 2 press conference

 

Sunday, 24. April

11:15 - 11:50                        Race 3

11:55 (est)                             Race 3 podium ceremony

12:10 (est)                             Race 3 press conference

OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY THE ASN

Stewards of the meeting: Mr. Péter Kovács (HUN)

Clerk of the Course: Mr. Tamás Zettner, Jr. (HUN)

Secretary of the meeting: Mr. Pál Bíró (HUN)

Chief National Scrutineer: Mr. Róbert Groll (HUN)

Chief National Medical Officer: Mr. László Gorove (HUN)

FIA F3 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

The current Championship classification (teams, drivers and rookies) can be found on the following webpage.

FIA F3 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP SESSION AND EVENT RESULTS 

Shortly after the end of the sessions, results of the event can be found on the following webpage.