Kimi Antonelli chases back-to-back wins as F1 heads to the Hungaroring — here’s how to catch every session live around the world
Formula 1 has no time to breathe after Belgium. Round 11 lands at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and with Kimi Antonelli fresh off beating Charles Leclerc to victory at Spa-Francorchamps, the championship picture is only getting sharper. His win in Belgium ended a rough patch of luck and stretched his Drivers’ Championship lead to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton.
Not everyone left Spa smiling. George Russell retired from the second Mercedes on the opening lap after contact with Hamilton, and he’ll be looking to bounce back at a track where McLaren are reportedly bringing significant upgrades. Add in a resurgent F2 and F3 field, and this is a weekend worth planning your viewing around properly.
Here’s the full breakdown of how to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix, session times, and broadcaster listings by country.
What Time Is the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix?
This is a non-Sprint weekend, so the format runs the traditional three hours of practice across Friday and Saturday before qualifying sets the grid.
- FP1 — Friday, July 24, 13:30 local time
- FP2 — Friday, July 24, 17:00 local time
- FP3 — Saturday, July 25, 12:30 local time
- Qualifying — Saturday, July 25, 16:00 local time
- Race — Sunday, July 26, 15:00 local time
Budapest runs on UTC+2, so international viewers should convert accordingly — global start times will vary significantly depending on time zone, particularly for fans in Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
How to Watch on F1 TV: Pro and Premium Options
For fans without local broadcast access, F1 TV remains the most comprehensive option. F1 TV Pro (available in selected countries) streams every session live, ad-free, with commentary in six languages, plus onboard cameras across all 22 cars and access to both Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows. It’s compatible with Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku.
F1 TV Premium goes further, offering:
- Every Grand Prix, Sprint, Qualifying and practice session in 4K Ultra HD/HDR
- Streaming across up to six devices
- A personalised Multiview feature with 26 selectable feeds on supported devices
- Full coverage of F2, F3, F1 Academy and the Porsche Supercup
Fans who just want to follow the numbers can also track every session through live timing on F1.com and the official F1 app.
Where to Watch by Country: Full Broadcaster List
Coverage varies significantly by territory, and several markets have seen changes for 2026. In the UK and Republic of Ireland, Sky Sports holds exclusive rights again, with every session live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event — non-subscribers can catch race highlights free-to-air on Channel 4. In the US, every session now streams on Apple TV through F1’s new dedicated channel on the platform.
Below is the full list of broadcasters by territory for this weekend’s race:
| Territory | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| Africa | SuperSport |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo |
| Austria | Servus TV, ORF, Sky |
| Brazil | TV Globo, sportv |
| Canada | RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo |
| China | Shanghai TV, Guangdong Television Channel, Tencent |
| France | Canal+ |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland, RTL |
| Hungary | M4 (MTVA Sports Channel) |
| India | FanCode, TATA Play FanCode Sports |
| Italy | Sky Italia |
| Japan | Fuji TV |
| Latin America | ESPN |
| Mexico | TUDN, Sky Sports, Izzi |
| Netherlands | Viaplay |
| Poland | Eleven Sports |
| Portugal | DAZN |
| South Korea | Coupang Play |
| Spain and Andorra | DAZN |
| Sweden | Viaplay |
| UK & Republic of Ireland | Sky Sports, Channel 4 |
| USA | Apple TV |
Full territory listings, including smaller markets across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Balkans, are available via regional broadcaster guides — check your local listings for exact channel numbers and start times.
- Also read: Hungarian Grand Prix Odds: Antonelli Favourite, But Ferrari Gaining Ground at the Hungaroring
Why the Hungaroring Still Divides Opinion 40 Years On
This weekend marks 40 years since the Hungarian Grand Prix first joined the calendar, and the Hungaroring’s reputation hasn’t softened with age. Built in under nine months, its layout leans closer to a karting circuit than a traditional F1 track — tight, twisty, and short on real straights. It’s often nicknamed “Monaco without the walls,” and overtaking, while not impossible, has never come easy here.
That hasn’t stopped it producing some of the sport’s most memorable moments: Nigel Mansell’s charge from 12th on the grid in 1989, and Fernando Alonso’s defensive masterclass against Hamilton in 2021 that handed Esteban Ocon his maiden win. Last year’s edition delivered another classic, with Lando Norris edging teammate Oscar Piastri by less than a second to seal McLaren’s 200th victory as a constructor.
Hamilton, meanwhile, arrives with unfinished business. Hungary is one of his strongest circuits historically — he’s won here eight times, most recently in 2020 — and a Ferrari return to form at the Hungaroring would be a timely statement.
What’s at Stake This Weekend
With Antonelli extending his championship cushion and McLaren bringing fresh upgrades to a circuit that punishes the smallest mistake, Hungary has the ingredients for a weekend that reshapes both title fights. Hamilton’s record at the Hungaroring makes him a genuine threat to disrupt Mercedes’ momentum. However you’re watching — F1 TV, Sky Sports, Apple TV or your local broadcaster — this looks like a round worth clearing your Sunday afternoon for.