Mark Webber:
"Budapest is usually a tough race for the teams because it is hard to overtake even though the track layout has changed a little bit. The races are generally based on attrition while qualifying well is also crucial. Our car might be reasonably well suited to the track, but we'll see how our tyre selection goes. Although we didn’t score points at Hockenheim, the car is working better so we’ll be looking to improve upon our reliability and get in the top eight this weekend. The weather is always nice and hot at Budapest, especially at the circuit where the temperatures can really ramp up as there’s no breeze. This, in turn, presents the drivers with a tough challenge as the lap is very busy, meaning lots of corners and short straights, so fitness is very important, as is the correct hydration preparation. I enjoy Budapest a lot – we don’t have many races that are so close to a city so it’s always nice to get back from the circuit at a sensible time each evening and to soak up the atmosphere of a busy city."

Nico Rosberg:
"We expect to have a good race at the Hungaroring because it has similar characteristics to the Monaco track, where we were very strong this year. In addition to that, we showed that we have made some improvements in Hockenheim and we hope to carry on that momentum. Hungary is a track I like and I was fastest there last year in GP2, a whole second ahead of everyone else. We should expect very high temperatures for this race, but we have been racing in hot conditions so many times this season I am getting used to the extreme heat."

Sam Michael Technical Director:
"Hungaroring is a particularly technical circuit where it is crucial for the driver to find a good rhythm round the lap as the corners come in quick succession. The track’s configuration demands maximum downforce while set-up must take into account the propensity for some understeer. Throughout the race weekend, track conditions change a lot more than is usually the case as more and more rubber goes down from the cars during the practice sessions. Changing conditions mean the engineers will be chasing a perfect set-up in time for qualifying while, due to the lack of overtaking opportunities, a good balance is also essential. The FW28 showed a definite performance improvement in Germany which we hope to improve upon in Hungary, a track we’ve traditionally enjoyed success at."

Chris Jilbert, Principal Engineer, F1 Race Engineering, Cosworth :
"Both Mark and Nico will have fresh Cosworth CA2006 engines for the forthcoming Grand Prix in Hungary. Although it is not a particularly demanding circuit for the engine, the Hungaroring presents some unique driveability challenges for our calibration engineers. Following the disappointments of the German Grand Prix, we are looking forward to another strong performance, hopefully with a more rewarding ending!"