Zsolt Gyulay, CEO-president of track operator Hungaroring Sport, said that “a dream cherished for almost 10 years is coming true” with the handover of new buildings and upgraded infrastructure. He emphasized that the original HUF 78 billion budget was adhered to.
Gyulay noted that the company has turned a profit from ticket sales in 13 of the past 15 years and requires no state support to operate the track or organize events. He added that unifying the spectator stands and renovating the media parking lot remain on the agenda.
Gyulay highlighted that upgrades to Turn 14 and the crash zone are vital for retaining the Hungarian Grand Prix and expressed confidence that these would be carried out.
State Secretary for Sport Ádám Schmidt remarked that the Hungarian Grand Prix has been Hungary’s most-attended sporting event for 40 years, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators annually, with around 80% coming from abroad. He added that tickets for this year’s race sold out in November and that last year’s Formula 1 event contributed HUF 26 bln to Hungary’s GDP.
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