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Resurfaced Hungaroring could deliver record lap times

The Hungaroring's lap record could be in sight and even beaten this weekend thanks to a new track surface laid earlier this year which has smoothened out some of the bumps whilst also contributing to a grippier surface. According to Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli following an inspection, the changes, which also include new kerbs, 'should culminate in faster lap times' this weekend. The current lap record of 1:18.436 set by Rubens Barrichello in 2004 is several seconds quicker than Lewis Hamilton's pole lap from last year, a 1:22.020. However with the 2016 cars already proving to be much quicker than last year's cars, combined with the new surface and kerbs, it's...
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