Hungarian Grand Prix 2026: Start time, grid positions, how to watch and weather forecast

Lewis Hamilton is hoping to keep in contention in the Formula One drivers' championship as the circus descends on the Hungaroring for round 11.The Mercedes phenom Kimi Antonelli remains the standard-bearer, with a 45-point cushion to the second-placed Hamilton.The Briton is intent on trimming Antonelli’s advantage this weekend, though, after setting the pace through practice. Budapest is a happy hunting ground for Hamilton, who has won here a remarkable eight times and let his experience show on Friday, topping free practice two by 0.148s and half a second clear of third-placed Lando Norris.His primary goal now is to prevent Antonelli running away with the title, though a slip-up could easily see him usurped in the standings by his countryman George Russell. Now seems the perfect time for a statement result, with this race the last before a four-week summer break.Further down the order, Aston Martin remain well off the pace despite bringing a considerable upgrade package into this race. Technical gremlins hit Lance Stroll in the form of collapsed rear suspension, ruling him out of second practice, while the veteran Fernando Alonso was almost three full seconds off the pace in second practice.Lewis Hamilton has had a corner named after him at the HungaroringPAWhen is the Hungarian Grand Prix?The race will get underway at 2pm BST.Hungarian Grand Prix grid positionsGrid positions for the Hungarian Grand Prix will be confirmed after qualifying, which will get underway at 3pm BST on Saturday, July 25.Rough day at the office: Lance Stroll’s rear suspension collapsed in FP1GettyHow to watch the Hungarian Grand PrixTV channel: In the UK, the race will be televised live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage starting at 1pm BST ahead of a 2pm race start.Read MoreLive stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.Hungarian Grand Prix weather forecastConditions on race day are expected to be warm and dry, with a high temperature of 31C and a low of 18C.Come lights out at 3pm local time, the day will be at its hottest and will cool down ever so slightly as the race wears on.No rain is expected, with partly cloudy conditions forecast throughout Sunday.