Formula 1 heads to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix and the final round before its summer break.
Oscar Piastri hit back in Belgium with a stunning performance on his way to victory in mixed conditions to extend his championship lead over Lando Norris to 16 points.
Twelve months ago in Hungary, the McLaren duo were embroiled in a tense battle for the win where Norris was persuaded to let Piastri through and win the race after the team’s strategy put Norris in the lead.
Norris obliged to give Piastri his maiden Grand Prix win and now the pair are in a title fight that could go down to the wire.
Belgium suggested it is a two-horse race for the title after Max Verstappen settled for fourth behind Charles Leclerc, who scored his fifth podium of the season.
Lewis Hamilton had a weekend to forget in Belgium with two early eliminations in both qualifying sessions, so will be looking to bounce back at the Hungaroring, a track he has won at a record eight times.
Lewis Hamilton made a brilliant start to the Belgian Grand Prix, charging through the field
Hungarian GP track – Hungaroring
The Hungarian Grand Prix has been on the F1 calendar since 1986 and is one of the most popular events for fans.
It is renowned for its tight, twisty nature and was dubbed as ‘Monaco without the barriers’ due to the difficulty of overtaking.
However, it has thrown up some classic races over the years, including Michael Schumacher’s incredible strategic win in 1998, Jenson Button’s maiden victory in 2006, mixed conditions causing chaos in 2011 and 2014, plus Esteban Ocon’s incredible triumph for Alpine in 2021.
Turn 1 is the prime overtaking spot, although battles often rage on down to Turn 2 and up the hill towards Turn 4. The middle sector is all about mechanical grip and keeping the tyres alive for the last few slow corners.
Listen in on the radio messages from McLaren throughout the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hungarian GP weather in Budapest
It is set to be a largely sunny race week in Budapest with temperatures at 27C on Friday and Saturday for the three practice sessions and qualifying.
However, rain is currently forecast for Sunday, so will wet weather play a role for the third consecutive Grand Prix?
Hungarian GP dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1’s live schedule – practice, qualifying and race
Thursday July 31
2pm: Drivers’ Press Conference
Friday August 1
8.50am: F3 Practice
10am: F2 Practice
12pm: Hungarian GP Practice One (session starts at 12.30pm)
1.55pm: F3 Qualifying
2.50pm: F2 Qualifying
3.35pm: Hungarian GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Show
Saturday August 2
9am: F3 Sprint
11.15am: Hungarian GP Practice Three
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying build-up*
3pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying*
Sunday August 3
7.25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Hungarian GP build-up*
2pm: The HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Hungarian GP reaction
*also on Sky Sports Main Event
The Hungarian Grand Prix hosts the 13th round of the 2025 F1 season
How to watch or stream the Hungarian Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Got Sky?
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday afternoon to the Hungarian Grand Prix itself on Sunday, August 3 at 2pm
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Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog
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How to watch the British GP on mobile with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the ‘Watch’ section at 12.30pm for build-up on Sunday, ahead of lights out at 2pm
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)
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Formula 1 heads to Budapest for the final race before the summer break with the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
