Overview

• Honda’s Joan Mir says the short, technical circuit could narrow the gap to the front, noting the package’s strong turning and reduced emphasis on top speed.
• Riders expect the new track to be so tight that MotoGP bikes may not reach sixth gear, reshaping setup priorities compared with power-heavy venues.
• Marc Marquez arrives on a six‑race winning run and holds three wins at debut circuits, a record he could extend on a layout that suits his anticlockwise strengths.
• Miguel Oliveira is cited as the only current rider who could match Marquez’s tally of wins at new venues, though his Pramac Yamaha form has been modest this season.
• WorldSBK raced at Balaton Park last month, marking its 1000th race, giving MotoGP teams recent race data to study before the inaugural Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.