Hungarian GP Tire Strategy Deep Dive | F1 News

Hungarian GP 2026 is heating up with Pirelli bringing their softest tires—C3, C4, C5—to tackle the gritty, twisty Hungaroring. Teams get eight red softs, three yellow mediums, and two white hards, with intermediates and wets on standby. The track’s rough surface and scorching temps will push rear tire degradation and graining, making strategy crucial. One- and two-stop races could be nearly equal, so track position and tire longevity will decide outcomes. And after the race? Pirelli stays in Budapest for two days of testing with Aston Martin, Audi, and Alpine to shape next year’s rubber. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73c9f3665bcfab80