The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix is set to take place at the Hungaroring from July 24 to 26, marking the 11th round of the Formula 1® season. The event will follow the traditional weekend format without a Sprint race, featuring three practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race on Sunday afternoon.
The official schedule lists Free Practice 1 on Friday at 13:30 local time, followed by Free Practice 2 at 17:00. Saturday’s sessions include Free Practice 3 at 12:30 and Qualifying at 16:00. The race itself is scheduled for Sunday at 15:00 local time. Alongside the Formula 1® action, the support categories FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 will hold their respective sessions throughout the weekend.
The Hungaroring is known for its tight and twisty layout, often compared to Monaco but without the close barriers. Overtaking opportunities are limited, making qualifying and race strategy crucial. Weather forecasts predict hot conditions around 30°C with a low chance of rain, typical for this mid-summer event in Hungary.
Current championship leader Kimi Antonelli, a Mercedes junior driver, holds a 45-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton after his win in Belgium. George Russell, also with Mercedes, retired early in Belgium and aims to recover performance at the Hungaroring. McLaren is preparing a significant upgrade package for this race, looking to build on their recent progress. Ferrari’s lineup includes Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, with Racing Bulls and Audi’s Formula 3 junior team also participating in the weekend’s events.
The support series feature several notable drivers, including Rafael Camara and Nikola Tsolov in Formula 2, and Freddie Slater, Ernesto Rivera, Hiyu Yamakoshi, and Ugo Ugochukwu in Formula 3. These categories will add to the weekend’s on-track action, with detailed session times available alongside the main Formula 1® schedule.
Fans can follow all sessions live through F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium, which offer multiple viewing options such as 4K Ultra HD streams and onboard cameras. This allows viewers to experience the race weekend with enhanced coverage and flexibility.
The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend promises a full programme of racing at a circuit that demands precision and consistency. The schedule and viewing options provide fans with comprehensive access to the event, reflecting the ongoing developments in the championship and the competitive nature of the sport at this stage of the season.