Il Hungarian GP kept the attention of fans high. The data relating to Sky viewers were also excellent this Sunday. Thanks, probably, to a rediscovered Formula 1. In fact, during the last few races there have been intense battles for victory. The uncertainty of the outcomes is giving this sport a newfound charm, even if the road to further improvement is still long.
Hungarian GP: many spectators for Oscar Piastri's first victory in F1
THEhungaroring it is a particular circuit. The first edition on this track took place in 1986, with Hungary being the first Soviet bloc country to host a race valid for the Formula 1 world championship. The circuit, featuring slow and tight curves, is often compared to a kart track, making overtaking difficult. Yet, many exciting races have taken place over the years. From Damon Hill's podium with Arrows, through Jenson Button's first victory in F1 with Honda, up to another important first time: that of Oscar Piastri. Many spectators were able to witness a race with an uncertain outcome, with a battle that took place entirely within McLaren. Also noteworthy is the battle for the third step of the podium between Leclerc, Hamilton and Verstappen, with the latter two also coming into contact towards the end of the race.
Sky ratings were excellent over the Hungarian weekend
Given the characteristics of the Hungaroring, it was not at all obvious that the race would be followed by such a large number of fans. It may be due to the precedents on Hungarian soil or the newfound competitiveness of the championship, not even this Sunday the fans held back. In fact, for the live broadcast Sky they connected 1 million and 55 thousand spectators averages, totaling the 10,3% TV share. Excellent data for the Hungarian GP, if we also consider that an average of one million spectators were connected for the last Silverstone grand prix. There was therefore a slight increase, a trend which we hope will continue to establish itself in the future. A future that sees the Formula 1 Circus already entering a new race week: that of Belgium. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is perhaps among the most spectacular on the calendar, containing many iconic corners that will put the technical qualities of the drivers and cars to the test.
At Spa the car to beat will be McLaren, but as the drivers of the English team themselves have stated, it will be complicated to assert itself on a difficult track like the Belgian one. Chasing them will certainly be Max Verstappen, who has never been so tense with his team. However, the Dutchman will have to be careful to look in the mirrors, because the Mercedes of George Russell and a rediscovered Lewis Hamilton are proving that they can fight for the podium and beyond. The two Ferraris will be far behind, having still not managed to find a solution to increase the car's performance again.
