Round 13 of 24

Hungarian Grand Prix

Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺

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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

Often referred to as "Monaco without the walls," the Hungaroring is a tight, twisty circuit nestled in a natural valley. Debuting in 1986 as the first F1 race behind the "Iron Curtain," it has remained a permanent fixture ever since. The track is notoriously difficult for overtaking, placing a premium on qualifying performance and clever pit strategy. Its bowl-like topography is its most fan-friendly characteristic, as many grandstands offer views of up to 80% of the circuit.

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

Located in Mogyoród, just 20km northeast of Budapest. Mogyoród is a small, quiet village that transforms into a bustling festival hub every July. The nearby capital, Budapest, is widely considered one of Europe's most beautiful cities, famous for its thermal baths, the Parliament building on the Danube, and the quirky "Ruin Bars" of the Jewish Quarter.
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

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 47.578900°

Longitude: 19.248600°

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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

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UK TV Times
Sky Sports F1
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 Schedule
Quick Facts
  • Country:
    Hungary 🇭🇺
  • Nearest City:
    Budapest
  • Track Type:
    Track Circuit
  • Round:
    13 of 24
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