F1 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix: Start Time, How to Watch and Full Schedule
Fresh off a thrilling weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, the Formula 1 paddock heads directly to the tight, technical turns of the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. Dubbed “Monaco without the walls,” this 4.381-kilometre circuit serves as the crucial final trial for teams before the sport breaks for its traditional summer shutdown.
The 2026 Season So Far
The 2026 title race continues to deliver intense battles under the new regulatory era. Mercedes sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli reinstated his authority over the championship standings with a dominant victory in Belgium, extending his advantage as the grid arrives in Mogyoród.
With Spa behind us, the technical demands shift completely from raw high-speed power to high-downforce, medium-speed precision. All eyes turn to Hungaroring to see if Scuderia Ferrari—with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc—alongside McLaren and Red Bull, can challenge Mercedes on a circuit where qualifying performance is paramount.
When is the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix?
The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix takes place from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, 2026. The main Grand Prix race is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, July 26.
What are the start times for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix?
| Session | UK Time (BST) | USA (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Friday, 12:30 PM | Friday, 7:30 AM |
| Practice 2 | Friday, 4:00 PM | Friday, 11:00 AM |
| Practice 3 | Saturday, 11:30 AM | Saturday, 6:30 AM |
| Qualifying | Saturday, 3:00 PM | Saturday, 10:00 AM |
| Race | Sunday, 2:00 PM | Sunday, 9:00 AM |
How to watch the 2026 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
In the UK
- Live Coverage: Sky Sports F1 remains the exclusive broadcaster for all live practice, qualifying, and race sessions.
- Streaming: You can stream the action live via the NOW app with a Sports Membership, or through the Sky Go app for existing Sky subscribers.
- Highlights: Channel 4 will provide free-to-air highlights of the race.
In the USA
- Live Coverage: Viewers can watch the race live in the USA exclusively on Apple TV, which now holds the U.S. broadcasting rights. You can access every practice, qualifying session, and the race live by signing up for the dedicated F1 channel on the platform.
Previous 10 Hungarian Grand Prix Winners
The Hungarian Grand Prix has thrown up plenty of historic battles and unexpected winners over the past decade. Here are the winners from the last ten editions:
