System 1 heads into Saturday on the Hungaroring with Ferrari on prime after Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in second apply for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton ended Friday quickest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a tough monitor floor across the twisty Budapest circuit. Franco Colapinto additionally introduced out pink flags after crashing on the ultimate nook, whereas a number of main drivers complained about steadiness issues.
Mercedes had a harder session, with George Russell reporting poor rear steadiness and championship chief Kimi Antonelli solely thirteenth after failing to finish a clear qualifying simulation. Saturday brings ultimate apply and qualifying, the place monitor place could possibly be essential at a circuit the place overtaking is commonly tough.
Right here is all the things it’s good to know forward of Saturday’s operating on the Hungarian GP.
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How can I watch the F1 Hungarian GP?
Broadcast protection of System 1 varies by area. For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, displaying each session dwell all through the 2026 season. F1 protection will also be streamed through Sky Go or NOW, with highlights accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.
In america, Apple TV is the first broadcast associate 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.
Motorsport.com will present dwell protection and updates all through the Hungarian GP weekend.
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
F1 Hungarian GP full weekend schedule
All instances 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
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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Hungarian GP Saturday climate forecast
Saturday is anticipated to be heat and principally dry on the Hungaroring, with some sunshine by way of the day.
That ought to give groups a reasonably secure day for ultimate apply and qualifying, though Friday confirmed how difficult the circuit might 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 at present forecast to be hotter for the Hungarian GP, so tyre life and race tempo might turn into greater components within the race.
Hungarian GP monitor info
Circuit: Hungaroring
Location: Mogyorod, close to Budapest, Hungary
Occasion: Hungarian GP
Circuit kind: everlasting street course
Friday classes: free apply 1 and free apply 2
Saturday classes: free apply 3 and qualifying
Race: Sunday, July 26
The Hungaroring is a decent, technical System 1 circuit the place overtaking might be tough, making qualifying, tyre administration and race technique particularly vital.
2026 System 1 driver and workforce roster
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