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The 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:20 pm
by Ed
This is the place to discuss everything related to the thirteenth round of the 2006 season taking place at the Hungaroring between the 4th and 6th of July.
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:25 pm
by Ed
The event timetable for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Friday
1st Practice 11:00 local time - 09:00 GMT
2nd Practice 14:00 local time - 12:00 GMT
Saturday
Practice 11:00 local time - 09:00 GMT
Qualifying 14:00 local time - 12:00 GMT
Sunday
Race 14:00 local time - 12:00 GMT
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:28 pm
by Julian Mayo
I think there might be some desperate moves during the race. There are a couple of drivers out to prove a point.....or not
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:32 pm
by Ed
The latest weather forecast for the Hungarian Grand Prix (last updated 4 August)
Friday
1st Practice - 11:00 - 19 - Light Rain
2nd Practice - 14:00 - 22 - Showers
Saturday
Practice - 11:00 - 19 - Mostly Sunny
Qualifying - 14:00 - 23 - Sunny
Sunday - 23 - AM Showers
Race - 14:00
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:54 pm
by Ed
1st Friday practice session starting shortly.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:58 pm
by Ed
It is cloudy but dry.
Air tempertature is 18 degrees while track temperature is 23 degrees.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:01 pm
by Ed
Session underway and Anthony Davidson is the first out followed by Neil Jani and Alex Wurz.
BMW Sauber are not running a 3rd car today as Kubica is replacing Villeneuve as the race driver and the team couldn't find a suitable test driver in time!
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:03 pm
by Ed
Davidson starts a flyer as Winkelhock and Doornbos go out on the track.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:04 pm
by Ed
Davidson sets a 1:33.463.
Wurz sets a 1:28.928.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:04 pm
by Ed
The 2 McLaren's are on the track! This early means they are worried about the weather!
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:06 pm
by Ed
Wurz improves with a 1:28.102.
The track is very green, Wurz can't find grip!
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:06 pm
by Ed
The 2 McLaren's pit after installation laps.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:07 pm
by Ed
Wurz improves again with a 1:26.568.
Only Wurz and Davidson have set lap times. Davidson is over 2 seconds slower than Wurz at this stage.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:08 pm
by Ed
Davidson improves with a 1:28.010. Still 1.4 slower than Wurz
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:10 pm
by Ed
Davidson now matches Wurz!
Jani, Winkelhock and Doornbos are back on the track.