Hungary for more of Daniel Ricciardo - 2023 Hungarian GP Preview

All eyes on Daniel Ricciardo this weekend. After all, he's making a comeback to Formula 1 at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Admittedly, it's an AlphaTauri, so will Ricciardo exit in Q1...and still out-qualify Yuki Tsunoda? A bittersweet moment that would be. 

We're hosting a live race screening for Formula 1 fans in Mumbai for the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Where: Versova SOCIAL

When: 23rd July, 5.30 pm onward (IST)

Soumil Arora will host a pre/post race interaction & F1 quiz for all attendees.

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Also, all eyes on Mclaren. Can their form from Austria and Silverstone continue at the Hungaroring? Their upgrades have brought them into play for P2 - and they've got another upgrade planned for Hungary. 

As for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing, they will continue to break records. But the one record Sergio Perez needs to break is that of not featuring in Q3 for five consecutive races. Yes, in the same car that his team-mate has scored pole positions in.

'Monaco without the walls' 'A go-kart circuit' 'Tight and twisty' are some of the many descriptions you will hear during the weekend of the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Tune in!

(Season 2023, Episode 36)

Follow our host on Twitter: Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah

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# Inside Line F1 Podcast: Episode 36 - Hungarian Grand Prix Preview

## Introduction:

* Daniel Ricciardo's return to Formula 1 with AlphaTauri is a major talking point.
* The podcast team discusses the impact of Ricciardo's move on the grid and his potential performance.
* They also highlight the upgrades that McLaren has brought to their car and the expectations for their performance in Hungary.
* Sergio Perez's qualifying struggles and his need to break the record of not featuring in Q3 for five consecutive races are discussed.

## Hungarian Grand Prix Circuit:

* The Hungaroring is described as "Monaco without the walls," "a go-kart circuit," and "tight and twisty."
* The track's characteristics make it challenging for overtaking, leading to exciting battles on the track.
* The circuit has hosted Formula 1 races for 38 years, and the podcast team expresses their desire to have Zolt Baumgartner, the only Hungarian Grand Prix driver, as a guest on their podcast.

## Memorable Moments from the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix:

* Esteban Ocon's victory from 10th on the grid.
* George Russell's pole position.
* Ferrari's comical strategy of moving to hard tires.
* Nicholas Latifi topping FP3 but being eliminated in Q1.

## McLaren's Performance and Upgrades:

* McLaren's recent upgrades have shown promise, but the team admits that they still have weaknesses to address.
* The Hungarian Grand Prix will be a test for McLaren's upgrades, as the circuit's characteristics are different from Austria and Silverstone.
* Aston Martin's potential performance in Hungary is also discussed, given their strengths in high to medium-speed corners.

## Daniel Ricciardo's Return to AlphaTauri:

* The podcast team predicts that Ricciardo may not make it out of Q1, but they see it as an opportunity for him to prove himself against Yuki Tsunoda.
* The potential for Ricciardo to move to Red Bull Racing in 2025 is mentioned, but it is considered a distant possibility at this point.

## Sergio Perez's Qualifying Struggles:

* Perez's poor qualifying performances have been a major issue for Red Bull Racing.
* The podcast team speculates on whether Perez can overcome his qualifying troubles and make it into Q3 in Hungary.
* The impact of the new tire allocation format for qualifying on Perez's performance is also discussed.

## Predictions for the Hungarian Grand Prix:

* The podcast team makes bold predictions for the race, including Sergio Perez winning from pole position.
* They also discuss the possibility of McLaren joining the battle for P2 and Aston Martin's chances of success.

## Live Race Screening in Mumbai:

* The podcast team announces a live race screening event for the Hungarian Grand Prix in Mumbai.
* Details about the event, including the venue, time, and activities, are provided.

## Conclusion:

* The podcast team wraps up the episode by emphasizing the excitement surrounding the Hungarian Grand Prix and the anticipation for the upcoming race.
* They encourage listeners to join them for the live race screening event in Mumbai or to tune in to the podcast for the race review on Monday.