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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission.\n\n# F1 Hungarian GP schedule: Qualifying start time and TV coverage\n\n## F1 heads to the popular Hungaroring circuit for round 11, the final grand prix before the customary summer break\n\n[Kieran Jackson](https://www.independent.co.uk/author/kieran-jackson)Friday 24 July 2026 17:22 BST\n\n*   Copy link  \n*   Bookmark  \n*   [Comments](https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-hungarian-gp-2026-qualifying-time-sky-tv-stream-b3021097.html#comments-area)Go to comments  \n\n## Bookmark popover\n\nRemoved from bookmarks\n\nClose popover\n\nClose\n\nPowered By\n\n10 Sec\n\n467\n\n0\n\nKimi Antonelli is shocked to be in such a strong position in F1 title competition\n\nNext video in\n\nNext\n\nKEEP WATCHING\n\n### Your support helps us to tell the story\n\nFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.\n\n**Your support makes all the difference.**\n\n[Formula 1](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/formula-1) returns to the Hungaroring this weekend for the [Hungarian Grand Prix](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/hungarian-grand-prix) and round 11 of the 2026 season.\n\n[Kimi Antonelli](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/kimi-antonelli) claimed his sixth win of the season [last time out](https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/kimi-antonelli-f1-belgian-gp-result-standings-george-russell-b3017730.html) at Spa-Francorchamps, winning from pole position to extend his lead in the [F1](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/f1) world championship to 45 points after Mercedes teammate [George Russell](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/george-russell) crashed out [on the opening lap](https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/george-russell-f1-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-lewis-hamilton-2026-title-b3018495.html).\n\n[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/lewis-hamilton) is now Antonelli’s closest contender but could only finish fourth on a [disappointing weekend](https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f1-mechanic-belgian-gp-b3017757.html) 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.\n\nReigning 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.\n\n**Here’s everything you need to know about the Hungarian Grand Prix.**\n\n## **When is the Hungarian Grand Prix?**\n\n**_All times BST_**\n\n**Saturday 25 July**\n\n*   **Free practice 3:**11:30am\n*   **Qualifying:**3pm\n\n**Sunday 26 July**\n\n*   **Race:** 2pm \n\n## **How can I watch it online and on TV?**\n\nThe 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).\n\nSky 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](http://redirect.viglink.com/?&key=5b1a6400a3c0d931ed2037885e1a27a3&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nowtv.com%2Fwatch-f1-online&cuid=b3021097) to watch without a subscription.\n\nIn 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](http://redirect.viglink.com/?cuid=xid:fr1773309907984gbi&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftv.apple.com%2Fus%2Fchannel%2Fformula-1%2Ftvs.sbd.241000&articleId=b2934134&key=5b1a6400a3c0d931ed2037885e1a27a3).\n\n_If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch, then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our_[_VPN roundup_](https://www.independent.co.uk/us/watch-formula-1-vpn-b2713694.html)_is here to help._\n\nLewis Hamilton is a seven-time winner in Hungary(Reuters)\n\n## **Driver standings ahead of Hungarian GP**\n\n1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 204 points\n\n2. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 159 points\n\n3. George Russell (Mercedes) - 154 points\n\n4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 126 points\n\n5. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 103 points\n\n6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 92 points\n\n7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 91 points\n\n8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - 60 points\n\n9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) - 42 points\n\n10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 39 points\n\n11. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) - 22 points\n\n12. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) - 19 points\n\n13. Ollie Bearman (Haas) - 18 points\n\n14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) - 10 points\n\n15. Carlos Sainz (Williams) - 6 points\n\n16. Alex Albon (Williams) - 5 points\n\n17. Esteban Ocon (Haas) - 3 points\n\n18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - 1 point\n\n19. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) - 0 points\n\n20. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) - 0 points\n\n21. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) - 0 points\n\n22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 0 points\n\n## **Constructor standings ahead of Hungarian GP**\n\n1. Mercedes - 358 points\n\n2. Ferrari - 285 points\n\n3. McLaren - 195 points\n\n4. Red Bull - 151 points\n\n5. Alpine - 61 points\n\n6. Racing Bulls - 61 points\n\n7. Haas - 21 points\n\n8. Williams - 11 points\n\n9. Audi - 10 points\n\n10. Aston Martin - 1 point\n\n11. Cadillac - 0 points\n\n## **What is the 2026 race calendar?**\n\n### ROUND 11 - HUNGARY\n\nHungaroring, Budapest - 24-26 July\n\n### ROUND 12 - NETHERLANDS _(sprint weekend)_\n\nCircuit Zandvoort - 21-23 August\n\n### ROUND 13 - ITALY\n\nMonza Circuit - 4-6 September\n\n### ROUND 14 - SPAIN (Madrid)\n\nCircuito de Madring - 11-13 September\n\n### ROUND 15 - AZERBAIJAN\n\nBaku City Circuit - 25-27 September\n\n### ROUND 16 - SINGAPORE _(sprint weekend)_\n\nMarina Bay Street Circuit - 9-11 October\n\n### ROUND 17 - UNITED STATES\n\nCircuit of the Americas, Austin - 23-25 October\n\n### ROUND 18 - MEXICO\n\nAutodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City - 30 October-1 November\n\n### ROUND 19 - BRAZIL\n\nInterlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo - 6-8 November\n\n### ROUND 20 - LAS VEGAS\n\nLas Vegas Street Circuit - 19-21 November","source_name":"The Independent","source_url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-hungarian-gp-2026-qualifying-time-sky-tv-stream-b3021097.html","url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-hungarian-gp-2026-qualifying-time-sky-tv-stream-b3021097.html","author":"Kieran Jackson","author_name":"Kieran Jackson","published_at":"2026-07-24T16:22:17.000Z","publication_date":"2026-07-24T16:22:17.000Z","image_url":"https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/07/19/13/2026-07-19T114556Z_703407264_UP1EM7J0WOJW1_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BELGIUM.JPG","category":"world","topic":"world","tags":[],"political_bias":null,"bias_score":null,"confidence_score":null,"credibility_score":null,"factual_quality":null,"reading_time":5,"word_count":983,"view_count":0,"breaking":false,"breaking_news":false,"ai_analysis":null,"fact_check_status":"unverified","archive_status":"hot","language":null}}