Hungarian Grand Prix 2026

Round 11 of 22 · Hungaroring · July 24–26, 2026

Race Start

Sunday, July 26 at 9:00 AM EDT
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Session Times (US Time Zones)

Session Eastern Central Mountain Pacific
Practice 1 Fri, Jul 24, 7:30 AM EDT Fri, Jul 24, 6:30 AM CDT Fri, Jul 24, 5:30 AM MDT Fri, Jul 24, 4:30 AM PDT
Practice 2 Fri, Jul 24, 11:00 AM EDT Fri, Jul 24, 10:00 AM CDT Fri, Jul 24, 9:00 AM MDT Fri, Jul 24, 8:00 AM PDT
Practice 3 Sat, Jul 25, 6:30 AM EDT Sat, Jul 25, 5:30 AM CDT Sat, Jul 25, 4:30 AM MDT Sat, Jul 25, 3:30 AM PDT
Qualifying Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM EDT Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 AM CDT Sat, Jul 25, 8:00 AM MDT Sat, Jul 25, 7:00 AM PDT
Race Sun, Jul 26, 9:00 AM EDT Sun, Jul 26, 8:00 AM CDT Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM MDT Sun, Jul 26, 6:00 AM PDT

Circuit Guide

The Hungaroring is often called "Monaco without the walls" — a tight, twisting ribbon outside Budapest where corners arrive relentlessly and overtaking takes either bravery or strategy. It traditionally closes the first half of the season before the summer break, and July heat makes tire management decisive. Despite its reputation, Hungary has a habit of producing shock results: first-time winners and strategy masterstrokes thrive here.

Circuit
Hungaroring
Length
4.381 km
Laps
70
Corners
14
First GP
1986
Local Start
3:00 PM (Budapest)

Watching from the US

Sunday morning viewing in the US, and the last race before F1's month-long summer shutdown — after this, nothing until late August, so enjoy it. Track position is king at the Hungaroring; watch the pit windows around laps 20-30, because the undercut is the main overtaking tool here.