F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch live, free and streaming options, and what to know before the race

The full schedule for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, how to follow the action live, and what to know ahead of the race

Formula 1 has arrived at the Hungaroring for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix. The race marks the last grand prix before the championship heads into the summer break.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri heads into the weekend with an extended lead of 16 points over his team-mate Lando Norris in the drivers' standings, after a strong victory at Spa-Francorchamps last weekend. But Norris has had a positive start to the weekend, topping the time sheets in both of the first practice sessions. Piastri followed closely behind, putting in the second-fastest time in both FP1 and FP2.

Here is everything you need to know to watch the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, including the TV channels, how to follow along for free, the championship standings, and news to catch up on ahead of the race.

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: How to watch

Fans watching the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix from the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services such as Now TV. United States viewers can watch through ESPN as well as fuboTV and F1 TV.

Europe:
Austria - Servus TV / ORF
Belgium - RTBF / Play Sports
Croatia - Sport Klub
Czech Republic - Nova
Denmark - TV3+ / Viaplay
Estonia: Go3 Estonia / TV3
Finland - Viaplay
France - Canal+
Germany - Sky
Greece - ANT1 / ANT1+
Hungary - M4
Italy - Sky
Netherlands - Viaplay
Norway - V sport 1 / Viaplay
Poland - Eleven Sports
Portugal - DAZN
Spain - DAZN
Sweden - Viaplay
Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
UK - Sky Sports F1

Americas:
USA - ESPN Network
Canada - RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
Latin America - ESPN

Asia:
China - Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
India - FanCode / TATA Play FanCode Sports
Japan - Fuji TV / DAZN
Malaysia - beIN SPORTS
Indonesia- beIN SPORTS
Singapore - beIN SPORTS
Thailand - beIN SPORTS
Vietnam - K+

Oceania:
Australia - Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo
New Zealand - Sky

Africa:
Africa - SuperSport

Circuit detail

Photo by: Simon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Free options

Motorsport.com will bring the latest updates from Hungaroring throughout the weekend with live commentary during practice, qualifying, and the grand prix.

F1 will also share free highlights to its YouTube channel at the end of every on-track session.

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix start time: Full schedule

Friday, 1 August

Practice 1
Local time: 13:30 - 14:30
BST: 12:30 - 13:30
PST: 04:30 - 05:30
ET: 07:30 - 08:30
JST: 20:30 - 21:30
CST: 19:30 - 20:30

Practice 2
Local time: 17:00 - 18:00
BST: 16:00 - 17:00
PST: 08:00 - 09:00
ET: 11:00 - 12:00
JST: 00:00 - 01:00 (Saturday, 2 August)
CST: 23:00 - 00:00

Saturday, 2 August

Practice 3
Local time: 12:30 - 13:30
BST: 11:30 - 12:30
PST: 03:30 - 04:30
ET: 06:30 - 07:30
JST: 19:30 - 20:30
CST: 18:30 - 19:30

Qualifying
Local time: 16:00 - 17:00
BST: 15:00 - 16:00
PST: 07:00 - 08:00
ET: 10:00 - 11:00
JST: 23:00 - 00:00
CST: 22:00 - 23:00

Sunday, 3 August

Grand Prix
Local time: 15:00
BST: 14:00
PST: 06:00
ET: 09:00
JST: 22:00
CST: 21:00

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: News to know ahead of the race

Ferrari extends Fred Vasseur's contract as F1 team boss

F1 Hungarian GP: Key things to watch out for

Audi names Revolut as 2026 F1 team title sponsor

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Facts to know

When was the first Hungarian Grand Prix?
The first F1 Hungarian Grand Prix was held in 1986. Nelson Piquet won the race with Williams.

Who holds the lap record?
Lewis Hamilton holds the lap record. He set a time of 1:16.627 in 2020.

Who won the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix?
Current drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri won the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, with his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris completing a strong 1-2 finish for the Woking outfit.

What are the drivers' standings ahead of the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix?

1. Oscar Piastri, McLaren - 266 points
2. Lando Norris, McLaren - 250 points
3. Max Verstappen, Red Bull - 185 points
4. George Russell, Mercedes - 157 points
5. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari - 139 points
6. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari - 109 points
7. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes - 63 points
8. Alex Albon, Williams - 54 points
9. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber - 37 points
10. Esteban Ocon, Haas - 27 points
11. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls - 22 points
12. Pierre Gasly, Alpine - 20 points
13. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin - 20 points
14. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls - 16 points
15. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin - 16 points
16. Carlos Sainz, Williams - 16 points
17. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull - 10 points
18. Oliver Bearman, Haas - 8 points
19. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber - 6 points
20. Franco Colapinto, Alpine - 0 points
21. Jack Doohan, Alpine - 0 points

What are the constructors' standings ahead of the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix?

1. McLaren - 516 points
2. Ferrari - 248 points
3. Mercedes - 220 points
4. Red Bull - 192 points
5. Williams - 70 points
6. Sauber - 43 points
7. Racing Bulls - 41 points
8. Aston Martin - 36 points
9. Haas - 35 points
10. Alpine - 20 points