Hungarian Grand Prix 1988 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna claimed his seventh victory of the season at the Hungaroring's tight, twisty circuit, demonstrating that the MP4/4's superiority extended beyond power tracks to technical layouts. The Brazilian controlled the race from pole position, leading teammate Alain Prost home for McLaren's eighth one-two finish. Thierry Boutsen secured his third podium of the season for Benetton, confirming the Belgian's status as the best of the rest behind McLaren's untouchable drivers.

The Hungarian Grand Prix highlighted Senna's versatility, as his victory on Budapest's demanding circuit proved he could win anywhere regardless of layout characteristics. The Hungaroring's slow corners and limited overtaking opportunities made qualifying position critical, an area where Senna's supernatural single-lap pace gave him decisive advantages. His seventh win equaled Prost's win total, with both drivers tied on victories but Prost holding a championship lead due to the best-11-results rule that would ultimately decide the title. McLaren's dominance continued unabated, with the team now having won 10 of 10 races where both cars finished.