The Formula 1 paddock heads to Mogyoród for the 11th round of the 2026 World Championship: the iconic Formula 1 AWS Hungarian Grand Prix 2026. Taking place across the weekend of 24–26 July 2026, this marks the 41st running of the Hungarian Grand Prix as part of the F1 World Championship, held at the beloved and tricky Hungaroring circuit.
Championship Standings Heading into the Weekend
The title battle is heating up as the season approaches its midpoint. Kimi Antonelli currently leads the Drivers' Championship with 204 points. He holds a 45-point advantage over seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton in second, while Mercedes teammate George Russell sits just five points further back in third with 154 points.
In the Constructors' Championship, Mercedes leads the pack with 358 points. Scuderia Ferrari holds second place with 285 points, followed closely by McLaren in third with 195 points.
Drivers' Championship Top 3:
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 204 pts
2. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 159 pts
3. George Russell (Mercedes) - 154 ptsWhere to Watch the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix?
Depending on where you are tuning in from globally, here is how you can watch every session live:
| Territory | Broadcaster / Streamer | Coverage Details |
| United States | Apple TV | Exclusive live broadcast of every session. (Includes access to F1 TV Premium feature content). |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1 / NOW | Live coverage of every practice, qualifying, and race session. Highlights available on Channel 4. |
| Hungary (Host) | M4 Sport (MTVA) | Local free-to-air coverage for local fans. |
| Rest of World | F1 TV Pro / Local Rights Holders | Available via F1 TV Pro in select territories or local regional partners (e.g., Canal+ in France, Viaplay in Northern Europe, beIN SPORTS in Asia). |
Weekend Schedule & Session Times
All track action takes place in local time (CEST / UTC+2). Here is the full breakdown for the weekend:
Friday, 24 July 2026
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Free Practice 1 (FP1): 13:30 – 14:30
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Free Practice 2 (FP2): 17:00 – 18:00
Saturday, 25 July 2026
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Free Practice 3 (FP3): 12:30 – 13:30
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Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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Grand Prix Race (70 Laps): 15:00
The Circuit: Hungaroring
Often referred to as "Monaco without the walls," the Hungaroring presents a unique challenge for drivers and engineers alike.
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Race Distance: 70 Laps
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Key Characteristics: Tight, twisting layout with few high-speed straights.
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Tyre Compounds: Official tyre supplier Pirelli is bringing its softest compounds—the C3 (Hard), C4 (Medium), and C5 (Soft)—to maximize grip on the technical circuit.
Overtaking is notoriously difficult here, making Saturday's qualifying performance critical for teams aiming for a podium finish.
Driver Lineup & FP1 Rookie Outings
While the main race entrants remain consistent with the 2026 season entry list, Formula 1’s mandatory rookie rule will see five teams hand over their cars during Free Practice 1 (FP1) to driver prospects who have competed in no more than two Grands Prix:
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McLaren: Leonardo Fornaroli steps in for Oscar Piastri.
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Cadillac: Colton Herta drives in place of Valtteri Bottas.
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Haas: Ryo Hirakawa takes over for Oliver Bearman.
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Alpine: Paul Aron drives in place of Franco Colapinto.
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Mercedes: Frederik Vesti takes the wheel for championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
