1993 Hungarian Grand Prix

The 1993 Hungarian Grand Prix, otherwise officially known as the IX Marlboro Magyar Nagydíj, was the eleventh round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Hungaroring near Budapest, Hungary, on the 15 August 1993.'Hungarian GP, 1993', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2014), https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr543.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019) The race would see Damon Hill sweep to his first F1 victory, after teammate Alain Prost lost several laps due to a wing issue.
Pre-race news would be dominated by silly-season, with reports that Ayrton Senna would be joining , either partnering or replacing his nemesis Prost at the squad for . Elsewhere, and were rumoured to be courting for engines, while looked set to take engines for the upcoming campaign.
Qualifying would see a predictable front-row emerge, with Prost charging to pole position ahead of teammate Hill. There was a familiar look to the second row too, with Michael Schumacher edging out Senna, while Pierluigi Martini was an impressive seventh for .
However, qualifying would be as good as it got for Prost, with the Frenchman stalling on the formation lap, meaning he had to start from the back of the grid. Hill, meanwhile, was left to charge into an early lead, while Schumacher crawled away from third, hence allowing Senna, Gerhard Berger and Riccardo Patrese to sprint past.
Hill quickly established a lead at the head of the field, leaving Senna in an increasingly irate second. Indeed, the Brazilian was already having to battle electrical issues with his McLaren, but would be aided in his bid to hold second by ex-teammate Berger, who was doing everything to keep Patrese and Schumacher at bay.
Schumacher duly spun himself out of contention a few laps later, before Senna dropped out of second, his electrical systems having failed completely. Prost, meanwhile, had made impressive progress, running in third amid the mid-race pitstops behind Patrese, only for a rear wing failure to force him to pit for repairs.
The Frenchman lost seven laps during his repairs, even having time to conduct an interview with French television as his mechanics worked. On track, meanwhile, Schumacher would catch back up with teammate Patrese, lunging past the Italian for second, only to destroy his engine as he went chasing after Hill.
With that the race for the win was over, with Hill easing his pace in the closing stages to secure a maiden victory, over a minute clear of Patrese in second. Behind, Berger produced a late charge to complete the podium, while Derek Warwick, Martin Brundle and Karl Wendlinger grabbed the remaining points.
==Background==
Alain Prost had once again extended his Championship lead in Germany, leaving the Hockenheimring with a imperious 27 point lead. Indeed, closest challenger Ayrton Senna now looked more likely to be fending off Michael Schumacher for second rather then muster a title bid, for the German had moved to within fourteen points of the Brazilian. Behind, Damon Hill had lost more ground in fourth, while Riccardo Patrese retained his freshly gained spot in the top five.
In the Constructors Championship it had been another all conquering weekend for , who moved 52 points clear atop the Championship. Indeed, the Anglo-French alliance had almost double the points of second placed , who were now set to battle the factory backed squad for second for the rest of the season. Those two left Germany with just six points between them, with and completing the top five.
===Entry List===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
0 	Damon Hill 	Canon Williams Team 	 	FW15C 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
2 	Alain Prost 	Canon Williams Team 	 	FW15C 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
3 	Ukyo Katayama 	Tyrrell Racing Organisation 	 	021 	 	OX10A 3.5 V10 	
4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	Tyrrell Racing Organisation 	 	021 	 	OX10A 3.5 V10 	
5 	Michael Schumacher 	Camel Benetton Ford 	 	B193B 	 	HBA7 3.5 V8 	
6 	Riccardo Patrese 	Camel Benetton Ford 	 	B193B 	 	HBA7 3.5 V8 	
7 	Michael Andretti 	Marlboro McLaren 	 	MP4/8 	 	HBE7 3.5 V8 	
8 	Ayrton Senna 	Marlboro McLaren 	 	MP4/8 	 	HBE7 3.5 V8 	
9 	Derek Warwick 	Footwork Mugen Honda 	 	FA14 	 	MF351HB 3.5 V10 	
10 	Aguri Suzuki 	Footwork Mugen Honda 	 	FA14 	 	MF351HB 3.5 V10 	
11 	Alex Zanardi 	Team Lotus 	 	107B 	 	HBD6 3.5 V8 	
12 	Johnny Herbert 	Team Lotus 	 	107B 	 	HBD6 3.5 V8 	
14 	Rubens Barrichello 	Sasol Jordan 	 	193 	 	1035 3.5 V10 	
15 	Thierry Boutsen 	Sasol Jordan 	 	193 	 	1035 3.5 V10 	
19 	Philippe Alliot 	Larrousse F1 	 	LH93 	 	3512 3.5 V12 	
20 	Érik Comas 	Larrousse F1 	 	LH93 	 	3512 3.5 V12 	
21 	Michele Alboreto 	BMS Lola Scuderia Italia 	 	T93/30 	 	040 3.5 V12 	
22 	Luca Badoer 	BMS Lola Scuderia Italia 	 	T93/30 	 	040 3.5 V12 	
23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M193 	 	HBC6 3.5 V8 	
24 	Pierluigi Martini 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M193 	 	HBC6 3.5 V8 	
25 	Martin Brundle 	Ligier Gitanes Blondes 	 	JS39 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
26 	Mark Blundell 	Ligier Gitanes Blondes 	 	JS39 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
27 	Jean Alesi 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	F93A 	 	041 3.5 V12 	
28 	Gerhard Berger 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	F93A 	 	041 3.5 V12 	
29 	Karl Wendlinger 	Team Sauber F1 	 	C12 	 	2175A 3.5 V10 	
30 	JJ Lehto 	Team Sauber F1 	 	C12 	 	2175A 3.5 V10 	
Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)
==Practice Overview==
==Qualifying==
===Friday Qualifying===
===Saturday Qualifying===
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Time 	Time 	Gap
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Q1 	Q2 	Gap
1 	2 	Alain Prost 	 	1:15.488 	1:14.631 	—
2 	0 	Damon Hill 	 	1:16.135 	1:14.835 	+0.204s
3 	5 	Michael Schumacher 	 	1:16.005 	1:15.228 	+0.597s
4 	8 	Ayrton Senna 	 	1:18.260 	1:16.451 	+1.820s
5 	6 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	1:17.755 	1:16.561 	+1.930s
6 	28 	Gerhard Berger 	 	1:19.379 	1:16.939 	+2.308s
7 	24 	Pierluigi Martini 	 	1:19.129 	1:17.366 	+2.735s
8 	27 	Jean Alesi 	 	1:19.438 	1:17.480 	+2.849s
9 	9 	Derek Warwick 	 	1:20.780 	1:17.682 	+3.051s
10 	10 	Aguri Suzuki 	 	1:19.533 	1:17.693 	+3.062s
11 	7 	Michael Andretti 	 	1:20.088 	1:18.107 	+3.476s
12 	26 	Mark Blundell 	 	1:20.770 	1:18.388 	+3.757s
13 	25 	Martin Brundle 	 	1:19.277 	1:18.392 	+3.761s
14 	23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	 	1:20.953 	1:18.446 	+3.815s
15 	30 	JJ Lehto 	 	1:24.596 	1:18.638 	+4.007s
16 	14 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	1:20.658 	1:18.721 	+4.090s
17 	29 	JJ Lehto 	 	1:20.590 	1:18.840 	+4.209s
18 	20 	Érik Comas 	 	1:21.049 	1:19.305 	+4.674s
19 	19 	Philippe Alliot 	 	1:20.959 	1:18.320 	+4.689s
20 	12 	Johnny Herbert 	 	1:20.527 	1:19.444 	+4.813s
21 	11 	Alex Zanardi 	 	1:19.673 	1:19.485 	+4.854s
22 	4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	1:22.489 	1:19.560 	+4.929s
23 	3 	Ukyo Katayama 	 	1:22.668 	1:20.270 	+5.639s
24 	15 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	1:21.484 	1:20.482 	+5.851s
25 	21 	Michele Alboreto 	 	1:23.560 	1:21.502 	+6.871s
26 	22 	Luca Badoer 	 	1:23.543 	1:22.655 	+8.024s
Source:'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Hungary 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Hungary 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Hungary 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Hungary 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Hungary 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Hungary 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/599/hungary/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 29/07/2019)'Hungary 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car to set their best time in that session.
*Bold indicates a driver's best/qualifying time.
===Grid===
** Prost would start the race from the back of the grid after stalling on the formation lap.
==Race==
===Report===
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	0 	Damon Hill 	 	77 	1:47:39.098 	2 	10
2 	6 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	77 	+1:11.915 	5 	6
3 	28 	Gerhard Berger 	 	77 	+1:18.042 	6 	4
4 	9 	Derek Warwick 	 	76 	+1 Lap 	9 	3
5 	25 	Martin Brundle 	 	76 	+1 Lap 	13 	2
6 	29 	Karl Wendlinger 	 	76 	+1 Lap 	17 	1
7 	26 	Mark Blundell 	 	76 	+1 Lap 	12 	
8 	19 	Philippe Alliot 	 	75 	+2 Laps 	19 	
9 	15 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	75 	+2 Laps 	24 	
10 	3 	Ukyo Katayama 	 	73 	+4 Laps 	23 	
11 	4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	72 	+5 Laps 	22 	
12 	2 	Alain Prost 	 	70 	+7 Laps 	1 	
Ret 	24 	Pierluigi Martini 	 	59 	Accident 	7 	
Ret 	20 	Érik Comas 	 	54 	Engine 	18 	
Ret 	11 	Alex Zanardi 	 	45 	Gearbox 	21 	
Ret 	10 	Aguri Suzuki 	 	41 	Spin 	10 	
Ret 	21 	Michele Alboreto 	 	39 	Overheating 	25 	
Ret 	12 	Johnny Herbert 	 	38 	Spin 	20 	
Ret 	22 	Luca Badoer 	 	37 	Spin 	26 	
Ret 	5 	Michael Schumacher 	 	26 	Fuel pump 	3 	
Ret 	23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	 	22 	Suspension 	14 	
Ret 	27 	Jean Alesi 	 	22 	Spin 	8 	
Ret 	30 	JJ Lehto 	 	18 	Engine 	15 	
Ret 	8 	Ayrton Senna 	 	17 	Throttle 	4 	
Ret 	7 	Michael Andretti 	 	15 	Throttle 	11 	
Ret 	14 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	0 	Accident 	16 	
Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)	Source:'Hungary 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie/classement.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
==Milestones==
* 250th Grand Prix to feature a car using #29 as its race number.'1993 Hungarian GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2014), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=1993&gp=Hungarian%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 29/07/2019)
* Alain Prost claimed his 30th pole position.'11. Hungary 1993', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/hongrie.aspx, (Accessed 29/07/2019)
* Maiden victory for Damon Hill.
** Also the first victory for a car using #0 as its race number.
* registered their 69th win as a constructor.
** claimed their 49th victory as an engine supplier.
* Riccardo Patrese made his 37th and final appearance on the podium.
==Standings==
There was no change atop the Championship as a result of the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Alain Prost still holding a 27 point lead over Ayrton Senna. Indeed, the only driver in the top four to score had been Damon Hill, who duly moved back into third after his maiden win, two ahead of Michael Schumacher. Riccardo Patrese, meanwhile, would solidify his grip on fifth, moving six clear of Martin Brundle.
In the Constructors Championship, meanwhile, had once again extended their advantage, leaving Hungary with 115 points to their name. A huge 62 point gap then followed back to in second, although they were now in a major fight for second with , rather than challenging for the title. Indeed, McLaren were now only ahead of Benetton on count-back, with the pair otherwise level in terms of points.
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Alain Prost 	77 	
2 	Ayrton Senna 	50 	
3 	Damon Hill 	38 	1
4 	Michael Schumacher 	36 	1
5 	Riccardo Patrese 	17 	
6 	Martin Brundle 	11 	1
7 	Mark Blundell 	10 	1
8 	Gerhard Berger 	10 	1
9 	Johnny Herbert 	9 	1
10 	Christian Fittipaldi 	5 	
11 	JJ Lehto 	5 	
12 	Jean Alesi 	4 	
13 	Derek Warwick 	4 	3
14 	Michael Andretti 	3 	1
15 	Philippe Alliot 	2 	1
16 	Karl Wendlinger 	2 	2
17 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	2 	2
18 	Alex Zanardi 	1 	1
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	115 	
2 	 	53 	
3 	 	53 	
4 	 	21 	
5 	 	14 	
6 	 	10 	
7 	 	7 	1
8 	 	7 	1
9 	 	4 	1
10 	 	2 	1
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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