The Formula 1 summer break is approaching, but the Hungarian Grand Prix takes place first.
In the third qualifying session yesterday, last year’s Hungarian Grand Prix champion Lando Norris overtook both Ferraris to claim pole position for today’s race. Charles Leclerc will start second, while Norris’s teammate Oscar Piastri will begin in third.
Lewis Hamilton was dropped to fifth on the grid due to a penalty, and Kimi Antonelli, who has won six of the season’s ten races, will line up seventh.
Hungarian Grand Prix: Essential Information
- When: July 26, 9 am ET
- Where: Hungaroring (Mogyoród, Pest County, Hungary)
- Channel: Streaming exclusive
- Streaming: Apple TV
The Hungarian Grand Prix consists of 70 laps covering 190.531 miles on a 2.722‑mile circuit with fourteen turns, nicknamed “Monaco without the walls.”
Below are the essential details for watching today’s Formula 1 race.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 start time:
The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix is scheduled to begin today, July 26, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
How to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix for free:
All Formula 1 events, including today’s Hungarian Grand Prix, are streamed exclusively on Apple TV in the United States. Apple TV subscribers can view the entire season, plus additional features such as Race in 30, at no extra charge. New subscribers receive a seven‑day free trial, and the service offers a single ad‑free plan priced at $12.99 per month. Alternatively, Apple TV can be accessed through Prime Video at the same monthly rate, providing full access to Formula 1 coverage.
2026 Hungarian Grand Prix starting grid
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing)
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Oliver Bearman (Haas)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams)
- Alex Albon (Williams)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac)
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