Organizers of the MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park say they received overwhelmingly positive feedback from motorsport officials following last weekend’s event and are optimistic that the championship will return to the Balaton-region circuit next year.
Chief Operating Officer of the Balatonfőkajár venue Adrienn Walterné Dancsó told M4 Sport’s National Sports News programme on Tuesday that the international governing body’s safety delegate found the circuit’s preparations and operations exemplary throughout the race weekend.
According to Walterné, the delegate responsible for safety at the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) concluded that the track did not require any further modifications ahead of future MotoGP events. ‘We are very proud that we were able to address all the minor issues that were highlighted last year,’ she said. ‘These were not criticisms but suggestions aimed at further improving the venue.’
She noted that rider errors are an unavoidable part of motorcycle racing, which is why circuits must maintain the highest possible safety standards, including extensive run-off areas. At the same time, she acknowledged that some accidents occur under circumstances that no track can fully anticipate or prepare for.
The circuit faced significant organizational challenges in the lead-up to the event due to delays related to promoter arrangements, which reduced the available preparation time. Nevertheless, Walterné said the venue moved forward with essential preparations before receiving final confirmation. In cooperation with the Hungarian Motorsport Association, organizers conducted extensive training and refresher courses for race marshals, expanding the professional operational team by nearly 100 people.
She also praised the work of Hungaroring Sport Plc, which handled promoter responsibilities, as well as the National Event Management Agency (NRÜ), saying both organizations approached the project with maximum commitment and professionalism despite the compressed schedule.
‘We will not become complacent, but we are proud of what we achieved,’ she said. ‘We are grateful to the entire staff, all our partners and the wider motorsport community for their work. We will build on the experience gained this year, and if any new requests regarding the circuit arise, we will naturally fulfil them.’
Looking ahead, Walterné addressed speculation about MotoGP potentially moving to the Hungaroring in the future. While there is an intention for Hungary’s MotoGP races eventually to be hosted at the Formula One circuit in Mogyoród, she pointed out that the current configuration of the Hungaroring is not suitable for MotoGP competition and does not possess the licence required to host a motorcycle world championship event. ‘Our circuit already holds the necessary licence,’ she said. ‘We prepared for a three-year MotoGP project, so we remain optimistic and look forward to welcoming the championship back.’
The latest Hungarian Grand Prix once again showcased the appeal of Balaton Park as a venue for international motorcycle racing. As in the previous season, both the sprint race and the main Grand Prix were won by Spanish Ducati star Marc Márquez, the seven-time MotoGP world champion and nine-time world champion across all classes.
Márquez’s victories capped another successful MotoGP weekend in Hungary, strengthening organizers’ hopes that Balaton Park will remain a fixture on the championship calendar in the years ahead.
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