Formula 1 News: Flooding hits Hungarian GP pitlane

(GMM) The Hungaroring was hit hard by rain ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian GP in Budapest, but the weather for the weekend will be hot and dry.

Photos and videos are emerging from the Hungarian GP’s paddock and pitlane, which were battered by an intense summer thunderstorm on Wednesday amid the parallel promise of scorching heat forecasts.

Observers said the flooding in the pitlane was up to 20cm deep, a big spectator viewing screen was knocked over in wild wind, while heavy hail damaged the roof of McLaren’s paddock motorhome – which was only recently repaired and put back into action following a Barcelona fire.

The pitlane in Hungary seems to be a bit flooded 😅☔pic.twitter.com/2BGuf3dI1T

— RBR Daily (@RBR_Daily) July 17, 2024