Hungarian Grand Prix: 31 July
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Race Track: Hungaroring
Location: Budapest
Raceday: Sunday, 31 July 2005
Time: 2000 (race) [Local time]
2004 winner: Michael Schumacher
Hungary first hosted a grand prix in the 1930s, but following the Second World War and the building of the Iron Curtain it was not until the 1960s that motorsport began to find a place in the country.
At the start of the 1980s there was a general wish for a Grand Prix to be held behind the Iron Curtain and negotiations took place with the Soviet Union with a view to a race being held in Moscow. In the summer of 1983 however, the attention of the Formula One decision makers turned away from Moscow and towards Budapest in Hungary, whose national sporting authority was keen to put the country back on the map of global motorsport.
At first a street race through Budapest was suggested, but in the end the decision was taken to build a brand new circuit in a valley 19 kilometres outside Budapest. The valley provided natural vantage points for spectators and in 1985 work began on the Hungaroring. The track opened in 1986 and it held its first Formula One event in August that year. It was a huge success and almost 200,000 fans showed up.
Although tight and twisty, the circuit has been known to throw up some great races, the most memorable being Thierry Boutsen's win in 1990, beating Ayrton Senna by 0.3 seconds, and of course the 1997 race where Damon Hill in the Arrows sensationally passed Michael Schumacher's Ferrari only to be denied the win by mechanical failure on the very last lap.
The Hungaroring lies some 22km to the north-east of Budapest. Travel from the city and its Ferihegy International airport is easy using the E71/M3 roads in the direction of Miskolc.
The circuit is on the border of the small village of Mogyorod, which is a half-hour local train ride from Budapest.
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BAR seek urgent guidance on tobacco sponsorship
Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:46 PM BST
By Nick Mulvenney
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - BAR have urged the British government to clarify a new law on tobacco sponsorship before it comes into force at Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
The British-based Formula One team fear British legislation enforcing a European Union (EU) directive against tobacco advertising could leave them open to prosecution if they run with cigarette branding in Budapest.
"We have asked the British government numerous times through (team owners) British American Tobacco for clarification," BAR team principal Nick Fry said at the German Grand Prix last weekend.
"We're somewhat frustrated that we haven't had a clear answer on this. We need something in writing, something firm.
"There has been an ongoing request for clarification that has been going on for six months now but we are none the wiser."
The new law enforces an EU directive which outlaws all print advertising, radio advertising and event sponsorship by tobacco companies from July 31.
Legislation in Britain could allow for prosecution of any British-based team if images of a race where tobacco sponsorship is carried are broadcast in the country, even if that race is outside the EU.
BAR, Renault and Jordan are all British-based with tobacco sponsorship.
"There was a positive indication in a question in the House (of Commons) but that is not nearly enough for what could be a criminal act," said Fry.
"We haven't had anything firm yet and for it be less than a week away now is frustrating to say the least."
A spokeswoman for the British Department of Health said she expected government advice would be issued this week.
DIFFERENT OPTIONS
Fry said BAR would be taking three different livery options to Hungary while team employees would take three distinct sets of clothing.
"We're all taking big bags to Budapest," he said.
Five teams currently carry tobacco sponsorship including Italy-based Ferrari and McLaren, who are expected to end their nine-year relationship with West cigarettes this week.
Renault team principal Flavio Briatore, whose team are sponsored by Japan Tobacco's Mild Seven brand, said he was also waiting for clarification.
"We will see what happens with the letter we need to receive from the government and then we will see, in a few days, what will happen," he said.
Jordan would not discuss their tobacco sponsorship but were expected to take advice from Gallaher, who own the Benson and Hedges and Sobranie brands.
According to media reports, the three McLaren cars will carry the logo of West cigarettes for the last time in Friday practice at the Hungaroring.
The Mercedes-powered team's relationship with the Imperial Tobacco-owned brand will then come to an end.
A deal with Johnnie Walker signed in February is likely to come into effect for the last two days of the race weekend although the Diageo-owned whisky brand is not expected to replace West as title sponsors.
A spokesman for Ferrari, whose deal with Phillip Morris's Marlboro brand is thought to be worth some $60 million a year, said at Hockenheim that the FIAT-owned team's position remained very simple.
"You look at the law of the country and follow that," he said, adding that he could see no reason why Ferrari's relationship with Marlboro would not continue past the expiration of the current deal at the end of 2006. -
Timing from yesterday's practice:
Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points
1 38 Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1:20.409
2 35 Alexander Wurz McLaren-Mercedes 1:20.519
3 9 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:21.281
4 16 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:21.410
5 17 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:21.631
6 10 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:21.662
7 2 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:21.914
8 5 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:22.473
9 3 Jenson Button BAR-Honda 1:22.544
10 15 Christian Klien Red Bull Racing 1:22.626
11 6 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:22.652
12 8 Nick Heidfeld Williams-BMW 1:22.861
13 14 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 1:22.886
14 37 Vitantonio Liuzzi Red Bull Racing 1:22.913
15 7 Mark Webber Williams-BMW 1:22.935
16 11 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-Petronas 1:23.558
17 4 Takuma Sato BAR-Honda 1:23.560
18 12 Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas 1:23.574
19 20 Robert Doornbos Minardi-Cosworth 1:23.670
20 21 Christijan Albers Minardi-Cosworth 1:24.093
21 18 Tiago Monteiro Jordan-Toyota 1:24.862
22 19 Narain Karthikeyan Jordan-Toyota 1:25.184
23 39 Nicolas Kiesa Jordan-Toyota 1:25.269
24 1 Michael Schumacher Ferrari
25 40 Chanoch Nissany Minardi-Cosworth -
Looks like Schumi's back with a vengeance.
Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points
1 1 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:19.882
2 10 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:20.779
3 16 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:20.839
4 9 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:20.891
5 17 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:20.964
6 5 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:21.141
7 2 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:21.158
8 3 Jenson Button BAR-Honda 1:21.302
9 6 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:21.333
10 4 Takuma Sato BAR-Honda 1:21.787
11 15 Christian Klien Red Bull Racing 1:21.937
12 8 Nick Heidfeld Williams-BMW 1:22.086
13 14 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 1:22.279
14 12 Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas 1:22.565
15 11 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-Petronas 1:22.866
16 7 Mark Webber Williams-BMW 1:23.495
17 21 Christijan Albers Minardi-Cosworth 1:24.443
18 19 Narain Karthikeyan Jordan-Toyota 1:25.057
19 20 Robert Doornbos Minardi-Cosworth 1:25.484
20 18 Tiago Monteiro Jordan-Toyota -
Dont really think his tyres can save him anywhere close to a vengeanceOriginally posted by iveco:Looks like Schumi's back with a vengeance.
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Ferrari stilll bear MALBORO livery...
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They shouldn't be there today. And I was surprised to see B&H motifs on the Jordans...I still remember seeing Sobranie stickers on the rear wings last week.Originally posted by SBS9828X:Ferrari stilll bear MALBORO livery...
and so were the BARs -
Waht about the Mild Seven logo on Renault cars? Did it stay or was it changed to Blue World? As for the Maccas, did the cars carry the drivers' first names in place of the "Wests" brand?Originally posted by Kuali Baba:They shouldn't be there today. And I was surprised to see B&H motifs on the Jordans...I still remember seeing Sobranie stickers on the rear wings last week. -
Renault kept the Mild Seven ads, but yes, McLaren carried the drivers' names.Originally posted by iveco:Waht about the Mild Seven logo on Renault cars? Did it stay or was it changed to Blue World? As for the Maccas, did the cars carry the drivers' first names in place of the "Wests" brand? -
sobranie are tobbaco brands too check f1.com go see the gallery most teams still bear the tobacco sticks... except West of Macca
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I never knew that.Originally posted by SBS9828X:sobranie are tobbaco brands too 
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The brit govt's probably clarified the issue.Originally posted by Kuali Baba:They shouldn't be there today. And I was surprised to see B&H motifs on the Jordans...I still remember seeing Sobranie stickers on the rear wings last week. -
Sobranie are under B & HOriginally posted by Kuali Baba:I never knew that. -
ICEMAN KEEPS HIS COOL IN BUDAPEST BOILER
Last Updated: Sunday, 31, July, 2005, 14:48
Kimi Raikkonen scored his sixth, and arguably his best grand prix victory to date, in the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The McLaren ace came from the worst possible qualifying slot on Saturday. he qualified fourth and was forced to drive around a fuel strategy that was compromised by his grid slot to stun his rivals with a stunning and dominant drive.
His cause was helped by the retirement of his team-mate Juan Pablo Montoya from the lead just after half distance.
Montoya was on McLaren's optimum two-stop strategy, but Raikkonen was only seven seconds behind him at the time.
Michael Schumacher finished second after a far more convincing performance of late, but eventually tyre wear consigned him to a distant second.
In fact the seven-time world champion had to defend his position hard in the end from his brother Ralf in the Toyota who took his first podium finish of the season.
Toyota's other driver Jarno Trulli finished fourth ahead of Jenson Button, Williams drivers Nick Heidfeld and Mark Webber.
Takuma Sato took his first point of the season in the second BAR-Honda in eighth.
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Poor old DC and Klien - forced to retire through no fault of their own.
The report didn't mention Alonso - he broke his front wing at the first corner and spent the racein the company of the also-rans. -
Somebody please shoot Half Schumacher - the stupid bastard not only took Alonso's front wing off, he ended up taking Coulthard off the track in turn. He's got no f*cking business looking so goddamn cheerful on the podium considering the sh*t he caused.
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um...Originally posted by Gedanken:Somebody please shoot Half Schumacher - the stupid bastard not only took Alonso's front wing off, he ended up taking Coulthard off the track in turn. He's got no f*cking business looking so goddamn cheerful on the podium considering the sh*t he caused. -
Results from the Hungarian Grand prix in Budapext:
Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points
Drivers' standings after the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest:
1 9 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 70 1:37:25.552 4 10
2 1 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 70 +35.5 secs 1 8
3 17 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 70 +36.1 secs 5 6
4 16 Jarno Trulli Toyota 70 +54.2 secs 3 5
5 3 Jenson Button BAR-Honda 70 +58.8 secs 8 4
6 8 Nick Heidfeld Williams-BMW 70 +68.3 secs 12 3
7 7 Mark Webber Williams-BMW 69 +1 Lap 16 2
8 4 Takuma Sato BAR-Honda 69 +1 Lap 10 1
9 6 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 69 +1 Lap 9
10 2 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 69 +1 Lap 7
11 5 Fernando Alonso Renault 69 +1 Lap 6
12 19 Narain Karthikeyan Jordan-Toyota 67 +3 Laps 18
13 18 Tiago Monteiro Jordan-Toyota 66 +4 Laps 20
14 12 Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas 63 +7 Laps 14
Ret 21 Christijan Albers Minardi-Cosworth 59 +11 Laps 17
Ret 11 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-Petronas 56 Fire damage 15
Ret 10 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 41 Driveshaft 2
Ret 20 Robert Doornbos Minardi-Cosworth 26 Hydraulics 19
Ret 14 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 0 Accident 13
Ret 15 Christian Klien Red Bull Racing 0 Accident 11
Fastest Lap: Kimi Räikkönen 1:21.219Pos Driver Nationality Team Points
Constructors' standings after the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest:
1 Fernando Alonso Spanish Renault 87
2 Kimi Räikkönen Finnish McLaren-Mercedes 61
3 Michael Schumacher German Ferrari 55
4 Jarno Trulli Italian Toyota 36
5 Juan Pablo Montoya Colombian McLaren-Mercedes 34
6 Ralf Schumacher German Toyota 32
7 Rubens Barrichello Brazilian Ferrari 31
8 Giancarlo Fisichella Italian Renault 30
9 Nick Heidfeld German Williams-BMW 28
10 Mark Webber Australian Williams-BMW 24
11 Jenson Button British BAR-Honda 19
11= David Coulthard British Red Bull Racing 19
13 Felipe Massa Brazilian Sauber-Petronas 8
14 Tiago Monteiro Portuguese Jordan-Toyota 6
14= Alexander Wurz Austrian McLaren-Mercedes 6
14= Jacques Villeneuve Canadian Sauber-Petronas 6
17 Narain Karthikeyan Indian Jordan-Toyota 5
18 Christijan Albers Dutch Minardi-Cosworth 4
18= Pedro de la Rosa Spanish McLaren-Mercedes 4
18= Christian Klien Austrian Red Bull Racing 4
21 Patrick Friesacher Austrian Minardi-Cosworth 3
22 Vitantonio Liuzzi Italian Red Bull Racing 1
22= Takuma Sato Japanese BAR-Honda 1Pos Constructor Points
Is Schumi on the rebound?
1 Renault 117
2 McLaren-Mercedes 105
3 Ferrari 86
4 Toyota 68
5 Williams-BMW 52
6 Red Bull Racing 24
7 BAR-Honda 20
8 Sauber-Petronas 14
9 Jordan-Toyota 11
10 Minardi-Cosworth 7 -
why wasnt he investigated for the misdoing?Originally posted by Gedanken:Somebody please shoot Half Schumacher - the stupid bastard not only took Alonso's front wing off, he ended up taking Coulthard off the track in turn. He's got no f*cking business looking so goddamn cheerful on the podium considering the sh*t he caused.
i didnt watch the first half of the race.
but i love kimi. i hope he can beat alonso to the championship. -
Half Schumacher?
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Nah, it was a racing incident - T1 was bloody cramped at the first lap and Half slammed the door shut on Alonso. I just wanted to rant.Originally posted by dragg:why wasnt he investigated for the misdoing?
i didnt watch the first half of the race.
but i love kimi. i hope he can beat alonso to the championship.
He didn't even realise that he'd done it. Hell, at the post-race interview, someone asked Half about the incident and he said, "I what? Nothing happened. I turned into the first corner. Was he there? Did I [touch Alonso's front wing]? I didnÂ’t realise that. Sorry".
Between Kimi and Alonso, I'd pick Alonso because he's more of a racer, and that's showed over the last few years. When things haven't gone right, Kimi tends to play the percentages while Alonso guns it regardless. The net result is that when something happens on the track ahead of them, Alonso puts himself in a better position to take advantage of it. -
Wat u talking? Half??? Alonso clearly is a skilled driver... but Raikonnen have a great team.Originally posted by Gedanken:Nah, it was a racing incident - T1 was bloody cramped at the first lap and Half slammed the door shut on Alonso. I just wanted to rant.
He didn't even realise that he'd done it. Hell, at the post-race interview, someone asked Half about the incident and he said, "I what? Nothing happened. I turned into the first corner. Was he there? Did I [touch Alonso's front wing]? I didnÂ’t realise that. Sorry".
Between Kimi and Alonso, I'd pick Alonso because he's more of a racer, and that's showed over the last few years. When things haven't gone right, Kimi tends to play the percentages while Alonso guns it regardless. The net result is that when something happens on the track ahead of them, Alonso puts himself in a better position to take advantage of it.
BTW did u mean ralf?
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half is er, ralf.Originally posted by SBS9828X:Wat u talking? Half??? Alonso clearly is a skilled driver... but Raikonnen have a great team.
BTW did u mean ralf?
personally i prefer Kimi. Alonso loses his cool a bit more easily on track, I feel. -
Bridgestone tyre really cannot mkae it... Schumi was bouncing all over in the last 5 laps...
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i think just the opposite. kimi always drive like there is no tomorrow. even when he is leading he never slows down.Originally posted by Gedanken:Nah, it was a racing incident - T1 was bloody cramped at the first lap and Half slammed the door shut on Alonso. I just wanted to rant.
He didn't even realise that he'd done it. Hell, at the post-race interview, someone asked Half about the incident and he said, "I what? Nothing happened. I turned into the first corner. Was he there? Did I [touch Alonso's front wing]? I didnÂ’t realise that. Sorry".
Between Kimi and Alonso, I'd pick Alonso because he's more of a racer, and that's showed over the last few years. When things haven't gone right, Kimi tends to play the percentages while Alonso guns it regardless. The net result is that when something happens on the track ahead of them, Alonso puts himself in a better position to take advantage of it.
and he is very cool. of course alonso is good too.
as long as schmaucher doesnt win, i am happy.