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Our 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Review
Published by P1 with Matt & Tommy · July 26, 2026
2026 Formula 1 · Round 11
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule, Times & Results
At the Hungaroring, a quick car can spend Sunday trapped behind a slower one. The July 24-26 timetable leads into a fan guide built around Turn 1, the linked middle sector, clean-air pit windows and the practical route from Budapest to the circuit gates.
Round 11
Jul 24–Jul 26, 2026
Completed
Standard weekend
The weekend is complete. Choose a session below to see the full classification and lap details.
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July 26, 2026
Sun, Jul 26 · 3:00 PM CEST
Hungaroring
Budapest, Hungary
Standard weekend
Three practice sessions lead into qualifying and the Grand Prix.
Permanent
Local circuit time uses Europe/Budapest.
Complete weekend timetable
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
Session times are shown in your timezone. Switch to track time if you are at the circuit or following local coverage.
FP1
Practice 1
The opening practice session for first setup runs and an early look at track conditions.
StartFri, Jul 24 · 11:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-07-24T12:30:00Z
StartFri, Jul 24 · 15:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-07-24T16:00:00Z
StartSat, Jul 25 · 10:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-07-25T11:30:00Z
StartSat, Jul 25 · 14:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-07-25T15:00:00Z
StartSun, Jul 26 · 13:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-07-26T15:00:00Z
Weekend results
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 Results
See the finishing order, times, laps and driver-by-driver classification for every completed session.
July 24, 2026
Practice 1 results
- P1Charles LeclercFerrari
- P2Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- P3Lewis HamiltonFerrari
Practice 2 results
- P1Lewis HamiltonFerrari
- P2Charles LeclercFerrari
- P3Lando NorrisMcLaren
Practice 3 results
- P1Lando NorrisMcLaren
- P2Lewis HamiltonFerrari
- P3Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
Qualifying results
- P1Lando NorrisMcLaren
- P2Lewis HamiltonFerrari
- P3Charles LeclercFerrari
Race results
- P1Lando NorrisMcLaren
- P2Max VerstappenRed Bull
- P3Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
What to Know About the Hungarian Grand Prix 2026
Turn 1 creates the move; the middle sector decides who can stay close
The downhill Turn 1 hairpin is the clearest braking opportunity after the main straight. From there, the lap becomes a chain of medium-speed corners with few pauses. A small slide costs more than one corner because it delays the direction change and exit that follow.
- Turn 2 can extend a battle started at Turn 1 when the attacking driver holds the inside or switches back.
- Stable front grip through the middle sector is more valuable here than headline top speed.
The most important gap may be the traffic behind the leaders
Passing is difficult enough that teams plan stops around the cars a driver will rejoin behind. Fresh tyres cannot deliver an undercut if the out-lap is blocked, while staying out can protect position but expose old tyres in the heat. Qualifying and pit-window traffic therefore tell the same story from different directions.
- Before a stop, compare the leader's gap to the midfield—not only the gap to the next contender.
- Hot track conditions increase the penalty for sliding through the continuous middle sector.
Plan the final shuttle and the return route as separate journeys
The circuit is at Mogyoród outside central Budapest. For 2026, the organiser directs fans toward increased H8 suburban-rail service and a free shuttle from Kerepes station to Gate 3. Its recommended return flow uses circuit shuttles to Gödöllő and onward trains to Budapest, so the fastest route home may differ from the arrival route.
- Check the current Hungaroring travel map before leaving because police can adjust event traffic flows.
- Many viewing areas are exposed; carry permitted water, a hat and strong sun protection.
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Official event name: FORMULA 1 AWS HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 2026
Plan with confidence
Official Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 Information
Race times and results on this page are paired with official championship and event-organiser information. Always recheck the organiser before travelling because gates, transport and event activities can change.
Quick answers
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 FAQ
Is overtaking difficult at the Hungaroring?
Yes. The narrow racing line and connected corners make it difficult to follow closely. Turn 1 is the clearest chance, which increases the importance of qualifying and pit strategy.
How can fans get from Budapest to the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix?
The organiser recommends public transport. One principal route uses the H8 suburban railway to Kerepes and the free fan shuttle to Gate 3; official return guidance also includes shuttles to Gödöllő for trains to Keleti station.
When is the Hungarian Grand Prix 2026?
The race weekend runs Jul 24–Jul 26, 2026. The Grand Prix is scheduled for Sun, Jul 26 · 3:00 PM CEST.
What time does the Hungarian Grand Prix start?
The race starts at Sun, Jul 26 · 3:00 PM CEST. Use the timezone controls above for US Eastern, Central, Pacific, UK or track time.
Is the Hungarian Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?
No. It follows the standard FP1, FP2, FP3, qualifying and race format.
Where can I find the Hungarian Grand Prix results?
Completed session results are linked in the schedule and results sections above, including the full classification for each available session.