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F1 stars left in unknown territory after starting grid change for Hungarian GP
As the 2025 F1 season progresses, the stars of the grid are navigating unfamiliar terrain at the Hungaroring for round 14 of the championship. The McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are locked in a tight battle, with only 16 points separating them in the drivers’ standings. Ahead of the weekend’s events, F1’s official tire provider, Pirelli, announced significant changes to the track for this year, including a major refurbishment of the paddock area and upgrades to the pit lane and main straight. The track itself has been resurfaced and leveled to provide a more consistent surface for drivers, with a focus on reducing undulations. As teams gear up for the Hungarian GP, they will be using the C3 (hard), C4 (medium), and C5 (soft) compounds, as opposed to the compounds used in the previous race. Additionally, drivers will need to manage graining and thermal degradation throughout the weekend to optimize performance on the challenging circuit.
