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| - The Hungaroring is a motor racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary which has hosted the Hungarian Grand Prix since 1986. The tight, twisty circuit is a favourite amongst drivers due to its tricky, challenging nature. Due to its dusty surface, the circuit is very heavy on tyres and drivers often have to stop more often. The circuit is also quite hard on brakes, as there are at least three heavy braking points on each lap (turns 1, 6 and 11). Also, since the circuit is used in the height of summer, reliability is often a problem – retirements are common due to cars overheating and engine failures. During qualifying for the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix at the circuit, Felipe Massa was left with a fractured skull after being hit in the head by a torsion spring at high speed, which had become detached from Rubens Barrichello's Honda ahead of him. The impact knocked Massa unconscious as he careered into the tire wall on the outside of turn 4. While the Brazilian driver made a full recovery, he missed the remainder of the 2009 season.
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