Hungarian Grand Prix: Changes to the track and overtaking zones

      On the eve of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the FIA announced changes to the track and confirmed the locations of the activation zones for the overtake mode (OT) and SM (Straight Mode) zones. Compared to last year, the asphalt has been relaid along the entire length of the 1st and 12th corners at the Hungaroring. The Trackside Signal Panel (TSP) 15, used for signaling to drivers, has been moved to the "100 meters" sign before the 12th corner.

      There is one overtake mode zone on the Hungarian track. The detection point for this zone is located at the entrance to the 14th corner. Being within one second of the competitor's car at the measurement point, the driver will be able to activate the overtake mode, receiving an additional 0.5 MJ of electrical energy. The activation point for the overtake mode is 30 meters after the 14th corner. The SM zones are divided into two subsections – zones where active aerodynamics are used under normal tire grip conditions (the rear and front wings can be opened) and under reduced grip conditions (on a wet track, only the front wing can be opened).

      Under normal grip conditions, active aerodynamics can be used in sections that begin 40 meters after the 14th corner, 30 meters after corner 1A, 50 meters after the 3rd, and 60 meters after the 11th. Under reduced grip conditions, active aerodynamics can be used in sections that begin 100 meters after the 14th corner, 100 meters after corner 1A, 80 meters after the 3rd, and 90 meters after the 11th.