David Daroczi, a Hungarian government spokesperson, has said that this year’s Hungarian Grand Prix drew the largest ever crowds for the sporting event. Attendance has historically been good at the circuit, in part thanks to many Finnish fans who have semi-adopted the circuit as a home track. However this season also saw a big influx of Polish supporters, there to see Robert Kubica, and this has cumulated in 2008 crowds of around 10 to 15 percent larger than previous figures.

Toro Rosso, Williams and Honda have revealed what they believe caused the flash fires which were seen during pit-stops at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

All three teams saw brief flash fires during one of the pit-stops and many initially thought there was a universal problem with the refuelling rig. However Honda have revealed they believe their fire was thanks to the refuelling hose not being fitted squarely onto the car.

Formula One tyre supplier Bridgestone believe that a flat spot on Lewis Hamilton’s left front tyre may have contributed to the puncture which saw the British driver’s chances of victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix slip away.

Questions will be asked of Kimi Raikkonen’s performance in Hungary, but whatever the method, the result couldn’t have been better for the reigning world champion.

Heartbreak for Massa, but Lewis would have won, say McLaren.

When Massa is on it, he’s untouchable. And so it was on Sunday that the Brazilian woke up and decided that, despite less than perfect machinery, he was going to have a go at Lewis Hamilton in Hungary, the image of the Briton breezing past him at Hockenheim perhaps still fresh in his memory.

Two weeks on from his nasty impact with the Hockenheim pit-wall and a rejuvenated Timo Glock was looking every bit a star of the future in Hungary as he traded lap-times with Formula One’s powerhouses en-route to a sensational second place.

It may not have been his greatest result of the year, but given the handling problems that Renault have been having at Hungary, particularly on the softer tyre compounds Fernando Alonso’s fourth place was an impressive performance - one which exceeded his pre-race expectations.

The first man to congratulate Heikki Kovalainen after he came through a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix to seal his maiden victory, was, fittingly McLaren Team Principal Ron Dennis.

The Finn was gifted the race win after Felipe Massa’s engine let loose with three laps remaining.

Shockwaves were sent ripping through the Hungaroring this afternoon as an earthquake of drama and spectacle shook up the world championship and sent a delighted Heikki Kovalainen on his way to victory, as Lewis Hamilton and then, with three laps to go, Felipe Massa succumbed to technical cruelty in the Budapest heat.

Round 11 sees Formula One arrive in Hungary with an in-form McLaren looking like being the team to beat – Lewis Hamilton’s pole position is the team’s third pole position in a row. Timo Glock was one of the big surprises of qualifying, bringing his Toyota home in fifth place, his career best starting position. Heidfeld was also a big surprise – the German was knocked out after the first qualifying session thanks to being blocked by Sebastien Bourdais on his final hot lap, a move which sees Bourdais penalised. Heidfeld starts back in P15.