The Hungaroring is the next stop on the F1 calendar, with the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix set to be a defining moment in this year's season. Kimi Antonelli extends his lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship after winning the Belgian Grand Prix. George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen are still chasing the Italian driver.
Here's everything you need to know before lights out on Sunday.
Hungarian GP Weekend Schedule and Race Start Time
The Hungarian Grand Prix is held at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26.
Friday, July 24:
- Practice 1: 12:30 p.m. CEST
- Practice 2: 4:00 p.m. CEST
Saturday, July 25:
- Practice 3: 11:30 a.m. CEST
- Qualifying: 3:00 p.m. CEST
Sunday, July 26:
- Drivers' Parade: 1:00 p.m. CEST
- Race: 3:00 p.m. CEST (70 laps)
Race start times:
- Hungary (CEST): 3:00 p.m.
- United Kingdom (BST): 2:00 p.m.
- United States (ET): 9:00 a.m.
- United States (PT): 6:00 a.m.
- Canada (Toronto ET): 9:00 a.m.
- Canada (Vancouver PT): 6:00 a.m.
- Mexico (Mexico City): 7:00 a.m.
- Brazil (BRT): 10:00 a.m.
- Argentina (ART): 11:00 a.m.
- South Africa (SAST): 3:00 p.m.
- Saudi Arabia (AST): 4:00 p.m.
- UAE (GST): 5:00 p.m.
- India (IST): 6:30 p.m.
- China (CST): 9:00 p.m.
- Japan (JST): 10:00 p.m.
- South Korea (KST): 10:00 p.m.
- Australia (AEST): 11:00 p.m.
- New Zealand (NZST): 1:00 a.m. (Monday, July 27)
Weather Forecast for Hungarian GP
The weekend should start dry and pleasant before rising temperatures during qualifying and race day. Highs are expected to be around 32°C (90°F) and track temperatures will be nearing 50°C.
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There is a small risk of showers in the late afternoon, but rain is now forecast after the Grand Prix, so a dry race is the most likely scenario. So, tire degradation and heat management may be a significant factor in deciding the winner.
Predictions for Hungaroring
Antonelli comes into the weekend as the favourite after his dominant win in Belgium. Charles Leclerc is a real threat thanks to Ferrari's recent turnaround, but Mercedes has been impressive at the technical circuits.
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are not to be forgotten, and Max Verstappen and Red Bull will be hoping to come back on a track where overtaking is a nightmare and qualifying is often the difference between success and failure.
Predictions & How to Watch Hungarian GP
Fans can watch the Hungarian Grand Prix through their local Formula 1 broadcast partners, including Sky Sports F1 in the UK and ESPN in the United States.
Furthermore, TSN in Canada, Fox Sports/Kayo in Australia, and F1 TV Pro in supported regions will broadcast the Hungarian GP. Broadcast availability varies by country.