Race Weekend
Weekend Starts
Friday, 24 July 2026
Race Day
Sunday, 26 July 2026
Race Time
13:00:00 (UK)
Sprint
No
Days Until Race
132 days
About
Circuit Information
Hungaroring
Circuit Type
Track
Circuit Length
4.381 km
Number of Turns
14 turns
Grandstands
Super Gold (the only covered stand), Gold 1–4 (overlooking Turn 1), Silver 1–5, and the newly rebuilt Main Grandstand.Ticket Prices
Below are the lead-in prices for both General Admission and Grandstands for 1-day (Sunday) and 3-day (Weekend) passes for the 2026 season in GBP (£).
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission - Sunday | £90.00 |
| General Admission - 3 Day | £115.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - Sunday | £155.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - 3 Day | £185.00 |
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Sunday-only tickets are often 70-80% of the cost of the full 3-day weekend. Prices correct as of 5th February 2026.
Location
Location fact
The track surface is rarely used throughout the year, meaning it is incredibly dusty on Friday, leading to massive "track evolution" where lap times drop significantly as the weekend progresses.Address
Hungaroring, 2146 Mogyoród, Hungary
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Travel Information
Airlines: Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD). Low-cost carriers like Wizz Air (based in Hungary) and Ryanair provide extensive European connections.
Trains: Use the M2 Metro line to Örs vezér tere, then transfer to the Gödöllő HÉV (Suburban Railway) to the Mogyoród station.
Roads: The M3 motorway is the main artery from the city; however, race day traffic is dense.
Local Transport: Free shuttle buses run between the Gödöllő HÉV station and the circuit. Bolt is the official taxi partner and has a dedicated "fast-track" lane to avoid general traffic.
Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather
Fan Culture: Because it falls during the European summer holidays, the vibe is incredibly relaxed and international. It has traditionally been the "home race" for Finnish fans (the "Flying Finns") and Polish fans. It’s a social weekend where people spend the mornings at the track and the nights in Budapest’s famous outdoor ruin bars.
Best Viewing: Because the track is in a natural bowl, Super Gold or the Silver grandstands on the hill offer panoramic views. You can often see three or four different sections of the track from one seat, which is rare in F1.
Weather: Heat is the biggest factor here. The track is often a "sun-trap" with temperatures hitting 35°C (95°F). There is very little natural shade, so high-factor SPF and constant hydration are mandatory.
Historical Results
Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)
| Season | Winner | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri | George Russell |
| 2024 | Oscar Piastri | Lando Norris | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Lando Norris | Sergio Perez |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Lewis Hamilton | George Russell |
| 2021 | Esteban Ocon | Lewis Hamilton | Carlos Sainz |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Max Verstappen | Valtteri Bottas |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Max Verstappen | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel | Kimi Raikkonen |
| 2017 | Sebastian Vettel | Kimi Raikkonen | Valtteri Bottas |
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Daniel Ricciardo |
Showing last 10 seasons
UK TV Times
| Session | Date | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 24 Jul | 12:00 | 12:30 |
| Practice 2 | Fri 24 Jul | 15:45 | 16:00 |
| Practice 3 | Sat 25 Jul | 11:15 | 11:30 |
| Qualifying | Sat 25 Jul | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Grand Prix | Sun 26 Jul | 12:30 | 14:00 |
All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.
Full 2026 TV ScheduleQuick Facts
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Country:
Hungary ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º -
Nearest City:
Budapest -
Track Type:
Track Circuit -
Round:
13 of 24
Where to Sit
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