Method 1 heads into Saturday on the Hungaroring with Ferrari on high after led in second apply for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton ended Friday quickest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a tough observe floor across the twisty Budapest circuit. additionally introduced out crimson flags after crashing on the last nook, whereas a number of main drivers complained about steadiness issues.
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Mercedes had a harder session, with reporting poor rear steadiness and championship chief solely thirteenth after failing to finish a clear qualifying simulation. Saturday brings last apply and qualifying, the place observe place could possibly be essential at a circuit the place overtaking is commonly tough.
Right here is the whole lot you must know forward of Saturday’s working on the Hungarian GP.
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How can I watch the F1 Hungarian GP?
Broadcast protection of Method 1 varies by area. For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, displaying each session reside all through the 2026 season. F1 protection can be streamed by way of Sky Go or NOW, with highlights accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.
In the US, Apple TV is the first broadcast accomplice for the 2026 season, with all classes accessible on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the collection’ world subscription streaming service.
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F1 Hungarian GP Saturday schedule
Instances native to Budapest:
Saturday, July 25 — free apply 3 — 12:30pm CESTSaturday, July 25 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:
Saturday, July 25 — free apply 3 — 11:30am BSTSaturday, July 25 — qualifying — 3:00pm BST
For US Japanese Time viewers:
Saturday, July 25 — free apply 3 — 6:30am ETSaturday, July 25 — qualifying — 10:00am ET
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F1 Hungarian GP full weekend schedule
All occasions native to Budapest:
Friday, July 24 — free apply 1 — 1:30pm CEST Friday, July 24 — free apply 2 — 5:00pm CEST Saturday, July 25 — free apply 3 — 12:30pm CEST Saturday, July 25 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST Sunday, July 26 — 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
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Hungarian GP Saturday climate forecast
Saturday is predicted to be heat and largely dry on the Hungaroring, with some sunshine by the day.
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That ought to give groups a reasonably secure day for last apply and qualifying, though Friday confirmed how tough the circuit could be even with out main climate disruption. With overtaking typically tough in Hungary, getting the automotive settled earlier than qualifying could possibly be particularly vital.
Sunday is presently forecast to be hotter for the Hungarian GP, so tyre life and race tempo might turn into greater elements within the race.
Hungarian GP observe info
Location: Mogyorod, close to Budapest, Hungary Occasion: Hungarian GP Circuit kind: everlasting highway course Friday classes: free apply 1 and free apply 2 Saturday classes: free apply 3 and qualifying Race: Sunday, July 26
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The Hungaroring is a good, technical Method 1 circuit the place overtaking could be tough, making qualifying, tyre administration and race technique particularly vital.
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