The 2026 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is taking place today, July 26, at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest. The race is the 13th round of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship.
According to official F1 schedules, the race start time is 15:00 local time (CEST), which is 13:00 UTC. In the United States, coverage begins at 9:00 a.m. ET on ESPN and streaming via F1 TV Pro. In the UK, Sky Sports F1 will broadcast live from 14:00 BST.
The starting grid was set during qualifying on July 25. Based on verified results from the FIA, the pole position was taken by Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing), followed by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) in second and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in third. The full grid order is available on the official F1 website.
Viewers can also follow live timing and updates on the Formula 1 official app. The Hungaroring is a 4.381 km (2.722 mi) circuit known for its tight, twisty layout, making overtaking challenging.
