2016 Hungarian Grand Prix

The 2016 Hungarian Grand Prix (formally known as the Formula 1 Magyar Nagydíj 2016) was a Formula One motor race that was held on 24 July 2016 at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary. It was the eleventh round of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship and the 32nd running of the Hungarian Grand Prix, and 31st time it had been held as a round of the World Championship.

2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Race 11 of 21 in the 2016 Formula One World Championship
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Layout of the Hungaroring circuit
Race details
Date 24 July 2016
Official name Formula 1 Magyar Nagydíj 2016
Location Hungaroring
Mogyoród, Hungary
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 4.381 km (2.722 miles)
Distance 70 laps, 306.630 km (190.539 miles)
Weather Sunny
Attendance 176,000 (Weekend)
Pole position
Driver
  • Nico Rosberg
Mercedes
Time 1:19.965
Fastest lap
Driver Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari
Time 1:23.086 on lap 52
Podium
First
  • Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
Second
  • Nico Rosberg
Mercedes
Third Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer
Lap leaders

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg entered the round with a one-point lead over teammate Lewis Hamilton in the Drivers' Championship while Mercedes led in the Constructors' Championship ahead of Ferrari. The race was won by Hamilton, with Rosberg and Daniel Ricciardo completing the podium, meaning Hamilton took over the lead in the Drivers' Championship after the race.

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