Michael Schumacher honoured as Hungaroring names all corners
The Hungaroring has officially named all 14 corners to mark the Hungarian Grand Prix's 40th anniversary, honouring F1 legends including Michael Schumacher at Turn 12, Lewis Hamilton at Turn 2, and Ayrton Senna at Turn 13. Fan votes and an expert panel shaped the permanent tributes.
Key Takeaways
- All 14 Hungaroring corners now have official names for the Hungarian GP's 40th anniversary.
- Michael Schumacher's Turn 12 honour reflects four Hungarian GP wins and his 2001 title clincher.
- Lewis Hamilton, the circuit's most successful driver, has Turn 2 named after him.
- Hamilton, Nigel Mansell and Jean Alesi left handprints that will be cast in concrete on site.
- Names came from a 2025 fan vote reviewed by motorsport experts and media.
Why has the Hungaroring named its corners now?
Track officials unveiled the names as part of celebrations marking 40 years of Formula 1 racing in Hungary. The Hungarian Grand Prix has been held at the Hungaroring since the inaugural event in 1986.
According to Formula 1, half of the corners honour motorsport legends, while others reference local landmarks tied to the circuit and Budapest.
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Which F1 stars got corners named after them?
Turn 1 is Piquet, after Nelson Piquet, winner of the first two Hungarian Grands Prix and famous for his 1986 move around the outside of Senna.
Turn 2 is Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton is the Hungaroring's most successful driver, with eight victories and nine pole positions so far.
Turn 4 is Mansell. Nigel Mansell sealed his 1992 World Championship at the track and also charged from 12th to win in 1989 after a dramatic 1987 retirement.
Turn 11 is officially Alesi, a moniker fans already used after Jean Alesi's practice crash there in 1995. Turn 12 is Schumacher: Michael Schumacher won four Hungarian Grands Prix and secured his fourth world title at the circuit in 2001.
Turn 13 is Senna, recognising Ayrton Senna as the first polesitter at the inaugural Hungarian Grand Prix. Turn 14 is Szisz, honouring Hungarian-born Ferenc Szisz, who won the first Grand Prix in history in France in 1906.
Hamilton, Mansell and Alesi also left handprints that will be cast in concrete and permanently installed in the circuit's run-off area.
How were the Hungaroring corner names chosen?
During the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, fans voted on suggested names. A panel of experts then reviewed those ideas. The group included motorsport professionals who have worked at the circuit since 1986, plus leading specialist motorsport media representatives.
Other corners celebrate place and geography: Turn 3 is Spring, nodding to the Valley of the Three Springs; Turn 5 is Mogyorod, nearest the local municipality; Turns 6 and 7 are Driving Center; Turns 8 and 9 are Buda and Pest; and Turn 10 is Danube.
The naming locks in a lasting tribute ahead of this year's anniversary race weekend, placing Michael Schumacher alongside Hamilton, Senna and other icons on the Hungaroring map.