Jaguar drivers expecting tough race

Overtaking at the track is virtually impossible, which makes a strong qualifying position vital. However, only once this season has the R3 started in the top 10 - Irvine lined up ninth on the grid for the French GP - and this combined with the high temperatures usually experienced in Budapest at this time of year means both drivers will have to work hard during the race.

"This weekend is going to be tough for many teams," said de la Rosa. "The track is usually really dirty making it more difficult than normal to stay on the black stuff. It's a race that is dictated through tyre strategy because of the abrasive nature of the tarmac - as I discovered last year when after only five laps in the warm-up session my tyres were blistered."

Irvine has finished on the podium at the track during his days at Ferrari and he's one of a few drivers that actually enjoys the challenge of driving the twisty circuit.

"Some of the corners are very slow and this can make the race very long for us," he said. "In the high temperatures it also becomes a race of physical strength. However, saying that, I enjoy the fact that the circuit challenges you and there is no doubt that the spectators have a great view of the action here. After the short break it will be good to get back behind the wheel and start racing again."