Hungarian Grand Prix 1991 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna halted Nigel Mansell's winning streak with a masterful victory at the Hungaroring, demonstrating his sublime racecraft on one of Formula 1's most challenging overtaking circuits. The Brazilian controlled the race from pole position with trademark precision, using his superior tactical awareness and consistency to fend off the Williams challenge. Senna's victory was crucial in stemming Williams' momentum and maintaining his comfortable championship lead with just six races remaining in the season.

Nigel Mansell finished second after pushing Senna hard throughout the race, though the twisty Budapest circuit didn't favor the Williams' power advantage as much as previous high-speed venues. The Englishman's four-race winning streak came to an end, but his strong second-place finish kept him mathematically in the championship hunt. Riccardo Patrese completed another Williams one-three in third place, continuing his consistent point-scoring form and solidifying third place in the drivers' standings.

The race highlighted the contrasting strengths of McLaren and Williams machinery. While the FW14 possessed superior straight-line speed and active suspension technology, Senna's racecraft and the MP4/6's mechanical grip and balance made McLaren formidable on twisty circuits where overtaking was difficult. The result served as a reminder that despite Williams' technical advantages, Senna's driving brilliance and McLaren's reliability made them the combination to beat for the 1991 championship.