Book Release: 40 Hungarian Grand Prix - 7 Finnish Drivers

Book Release:

40 Hungarian Grand Prix - 7 Finnish Drivers

40 Hungarian Grands Prix - 7 Finnish Drivers

Book foreword: Kimi Räikkönen

The book is published in Finnish and English; the release event is in English.

In 2026, it will be 40 years since the first Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Already in the very first race on 10 August 1986, a Finnish driver was on the starting grid: Keke Rosberg. Since then, there have been only a few years when a Finnish driver was not competing in the Hungarian Grand Prix. The anniversary year offers a unique opportunity to examine the shared chapters in the motorsport history of Finland and Hungary.

The work presents all 40 Hungarian Formula 1 races held from 1986-2025 through extensive photographic material and highlights seven Finnish drivers who have raced at the Hungaroring and achieved significant success there:

• Keke Rosberg
• Jyrki Järvilehto
• Mika Häkkinen (wins 1999, 2000)
• Mika Salo
• Kimi Räikkönen (win 2005)
• Heikki Kovalainen (win 2008)
• Valtteri Bottas

The photo book takes the reader through decades with abundant photographic material. The images are complemented by concise texts and captions.

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40 Hungarian Grand Prix - 7 Finnish Drivers

40 Hungarian Grands Prix - 7 Finnish Drivers

2026

Author: Károly Méhes

Foreword: Kimi Räikkönen

Languages: Finnish, English

Translator: Sanna Tiirikainen

460 mostly previously unpublished photographs

16.6.2026

Liszt Institute - Hungarian Cultural Centre

16.6.2026

18.00-20.00

Claim your seat at the release event and spend the evening with speed and stories!

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