The 2026 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix starts on Sunday, July 26, at 3:00pm local time in Budapest, 2:00pm in the United Kingdom, 9:00am US Eastern Time and 6:00am US Pacific Time.
Lando Norris heads into the race from pole position after ending Mercedes’ unbeaten run in Grand Prix qualifying during the 2026 season. The McLaren driver secured the leading grid position by just 0.012 seconds.
Conditions are expected to remain hot and dry, with some cloud cover around the start and temperatures close to 32C. Tyre life and cooling performance are therefore likely to become important technical considerations throughout the race.
The tight and technical nature of the Hungaroring places a premium on track position because overtaking opportunities are often limited. Pit-stop timing, tyre degradation and the ability to protect position could shape the final outcome.
In the United Kingdom, the race is available live through Sky Sports, Sky Go and NOW, with highlights on Channel 4. United States viewers can follow the event through Apple TV, while F1 TV remains Formula 1’s global subscription streaming service where available.
Norris will attempt to convert pole position into victory, while the drivers behind him will need to use strategy and tyre management to create opportunities at one of the championship’s most difficult circuits for overtaking.
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