Book launch: 40 Hungarian Grand Prix – 7 Finnish Drivers

Book launch:
40 Unkarin Grand Prix’tä – 7 suomalaista kuljettajaa
40 Hungarian Grands Prix – 7 Finnish Drivers
Foreword to the book: Kimi Räikkönen

In 2026, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Right from the very first race on 10 August 1986, there was a Finnish driver on the grid: Keke Rosberg. Since then, there have been very few years when fans at the Hungaroring couldn’t cheer for a Finnish competitor. This anniversary year is a perfect occasion to revisit this unique Hungarian–Finnish history embedded in motorsport.

A photographic album is presented that not only presents all 40 Hungarian Grands Prix held between 1986 and 2025, but also highlights the seven Finnish drivers who have raced — and achieved major success — on the Hungarian track.

Who are the Finnish drivers?
• Keke Rosberg
• Jyrki Järvilehto
• Mika Häkkinen (winner in 1999, 2000)
• Mika Salo
• Kimi Räikkönen (winner in 2005)
• Heikki Kovalainen (winner in 2008)
• Valtteri Bottas

The album guides the reader through the decades with a rich collection of photographs, accompanied by concise texts and captions.

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40 Unkarin Grand Prix’tä – 7 suomalaista kuljettajaa
40 Hungarian Grands Prix – 7 Finnish Drivers
2026

Author: Károly Méhes
Foreword: Kimi Räikkönen
Languages: Finnish, English
Translation into Finnish: Sanna Tiirikainen
460 mostly unseen photos

Publisher:
TRP Hungary

Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Center

16 June 2026

18.00-20.00

Take pole position at our book launch and join us for an evening fuelled by speed and stories!
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/nBguTvUGi1

Free entry