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Hungaroring begins F1 circuit revamp

Hungarian Grand Prix chiefs have begun work on much-needed improvements to their Formula 1 track, after kicking off the first stage of an upgrade programme last week. Work to lay a new asphalt is already underway, with diggers having been sent it to rip up the old surface. Amazingly, much of the circuit asphalt dates back to 1985/6 when it was originally built, with the only areas that have been modernised being the pit straight and last corner. A complete resurfacing has been planned for at least four years now, and during the last F1 race in July the owners admitted the works could not be delayed for any longer. The plan is to rip up the top 3-5 centimetres of track surface and then relay...
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