Campos Racing faces its final challenge before the summer break at the Hungaroring
The busiest period of the FIA Formula 2 season is about to come to an end. After two months featuring six consecutive events, the Hungaroring marks the final race weekend before the championship pauses for the summer. Located in Mogyoród, just outside Budapest, the Hungarian venue is one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar. Its technical layout, usually high temperatures and the importance of qualifying make track position crucial throughout the weekend. Unsurprisingly, the Hungaroring is often referred to as the "Monaco without walls."
The 2026 season has been an outstanding one so far for Campos Racing and its two drivers, Nikola Tsolov and Noel León. Despite the fierce competition that characterizes FIA Formula 2, the Alzira-based team tops the Teams' standings with 230 points, holding a 64-point advantage over its closest rival thanks to the impressive performances delivered by both drivers.
Tsolov also heads the Drivers' Championship with 161 points. The talented Red Bull Junior Team driver regained the championship lead at Silverstone, where his double victory produced a huge points haul. Those triumphs increased his tally to six wins this season, including Feature Race victories in Melbourne, Monaco and the Red Bull Ring, together with the Miami Sprint Race. He has also claimed two further podium finishes with third places in Barcelona and most recently at Spa-Francorchamps.
León currently sits fifth in the Drivers' standings with 69 points. The Mexican enjoyed an excellent start to his rookie FIA Formula 2 campaign by finishing second at Albert Park. His maiden victory soon followed at another iconic venue, Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. His second success came in spectacular fashion by winning the Monaco Sprint Race. Having also scored points on seven other occasions while securing one pole position and two fastest laps, León will be aiming to finish July on a high.
The Hungaroring first opened its gates in 1986 and hosted the first Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held behind the former Iron Curtain. It has remained on the Formula 1 calendar ever since. In its current configuration, introduced in 2003, the circuit measures 4.381 kilometres and features fourteen corners, six left-handers and eight right-handers, including several 180-degree turns. Its relatively short main straight and uninterrupted sequence of corners make qualifying particularly important, with pole position often proving decisive. The circuit is also well known for its elevation changes and for the steady improvement in grip throughout the weekend, as despite being a permanent venue it hosts relatively little racing during the year.
Free Practice will get underway on Friday at 11:05, with Qualifying scheduled for 16:05 later that afternoon. The Sprint Race will take place on Saturday at 14:15, while Sunday's Feature Race is due to start at 11:25. All times are CET.
Adrián Campos (Team Principal of Campos Racing): "We head to Budapest looking forward to the final round before the summer break. The team has been doing an excellent job all season and both Nikola and Noel have consistently shown they have the pace to fight at the front. The Hungaroring is a very demanding circuit where every detail matters and qualifying is usually crucial. Our goal is to maintain the level we've shown so far, score as many points as possible and head into the summer break leading both championships."
