Logan and Alex preview the Hungarian GP

Round 13 of the Formula 1 season is nearly upon us, as the Hungarian Grand Prix draws into view.

This weekend’s race will see Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon face the Hungaroring’s unique challenges, on an exhilarating 14-corner track in Mogyoród’s blistering heat.

But with plenty of positivity after Silverstone, Logan is looking forward to testing himself once again.

“I’m excited to be back in Hungary this week,” he said.

“It’s a fun track to drive with twisty corners and a fast, flowing second sector that makes it super satisfying when you put it all together.

“We’ll be aiming to build on the good momentum from Silverstone to get a positive result on Sunday.”

Alex is feeling similarly excited to return to Budapest, however he also acknowledged the potential difficulties of driving in Mogyoród’s soaring temperatures, saying:

“As we head to Hungary, the Hungaroring circuit is a track that I’ve always loved to drive and it’s always great seeing how passionate the fans are in Budapest.

“Coming off the back of a strong weekend in Silverstone but a more challenging triple header, we’ll take the learnings we’ve gathered over the past weeks and try to apply these in Hungary.

“Traditionally it’s a track that doesn’t suit our car very well and with the hot temperatures, we’ll have to take opportunities where we can.”

Tyre management will be a key factor when it comes to handling the heat, as sporting director Sven Smeets explains.

“Budapest is a great place to come to and the Hungaroring is a circuit loved by many drivers,” he said.

“This weekend we'll use the soft range of tyres, and with track temperatures being very high, tyre management will be key to good results in the race.

“It’s a track that we tend to struggle with as a team, but we’ve brought some good learnings from Barcelona, so we hope to make progress in the right direction this weekend.”