F1 Hungarian GP schedule: Qualifying start time and TV coverage

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Formula 1 returns to the Hungaroring this weekend for the Hungarian Grand Prix and round 11 of the 2026 season.

Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth win of the season last time out at Spa-Francorchamps, winning from pole position to extend his lead in the F1 world championship to 45 points after Mercedes teammate George Russell crashed out on the opening lap.

Lewis Hamilton is now Antonelli’s closest contender but could only finish fourth on a disappointing weekend for the Briton in Belgium, but he has won seven times in Hungary. His Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, finished second with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in third.

Reigning world champion Lando Norris won last year’s race in Budapest ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. It is the final race before the customary summer break.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Hungarian Grand Prix.

When is the Hungarian Grand Prix? ​

All times BST

Saturday 25 July

• Free practice 3: 11:30am
• Qualifying: 3pm

Sunday 26 July

• Race: 2pm

How can I watch it online and on TV?​

The Hungarian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Sky’s coverage of Sunday’s race starts at 12:30pm (BST).

Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action from Budapest on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

In the United States, every practice, qualifying and race session will be streamed on Apple TV this year. You can stream Apple TV for FREE, with Apple TV’s seven-day free trial.

If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch, then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help.

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Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time winner in Hungary (Reuters)

Driver standings ahead of Hungarian GP​

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 204 points

2. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 159 points

3. George Russell (Mercedes) - 154 points

4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 126 points

5. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 103 points

6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 92 points

7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 91 points

8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - 60 points

9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) - 42 points

10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 39 points

11. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) - 22 points

12. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) - 19 points

13. Ollie Bearman (Haas) - 18 points

14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) - 10 points

15. Carlos Sainz (Williams) - 6 points

16. Alex Albon (Williams) - 5 points

17. Esteban Ocon (Haas) - 3 points

18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - 1 point

19. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) - 0 points

20. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) - 0 points

21. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) - 0 points

22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 0 points

Constructor standings ahead of Hungarian GP​

1. Mercedes - 358 points

2. Ferrari - 285 points

3. McLaren - 195 points

4. Red Bull - 151 points

5. Alpine - 61 points

6. Racing Bulls - 61 points

7. Haas - 21 points

8. Williams - 11 points

9. Audi - 10 points

10. Aston Martin - 1 point

11. Cadillac - 0 points

What is the 2026 race calendar? ​

ROUND 11 - HUNGARY​

Hungaroring, Budapest - 24-26 July

ROUND 12 - NETHERLANDS (sprint weekend)​

Circuit Zandvoort - 21-23 August

ROUND 13 - ITALY​

Monza Circuit - 4-6 September

ROUND 14 - SPAIN (Madrid)​

Circuito de Madring - 11-13 September

ROUND 15 - AZERBAIJAN​

Baku City Circuit - 25-27 September

ROUND 16 - SINGAPORE (sprint weekend)​

Marina Bay Street Circuit - 9-11 October

ROUND 17 - UNITED STATES​

Circuit of the Americas, Austin - 23-25 October

ROUND 18 - MEXICO​

Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City - 30 October-1 November

ROUND 19 - BRAZIL​

Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo - 6-8 November

ROUND 20 - LAS VEGAS​

Las Vegas Street Circuit - 19-21 November

ROUND 21 - QATAR​

Lusail International Circuit - 27-29 November

ROUND 22 - ABU DHABI ​

Yas Marina Circuit - 4-6 December

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