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How to follow Hungarian Grand Prix on the BBC

How to follow Hungarian Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hunugaroring, from 24-26 July.​

Spectators watching the Hungarian Grand Prix at the HungaroringImage source, Getty Images
BySophie Trifonoff
BBC Sport journalist

The final Formula 1 race before the summer break is the Hungarian Grand Prix, from 24-26 July.

In Belgium, Kimi Antonelli won his sixth race of the season to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship to 45 points over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton.

Antonelli’s Mercedes team-mate George Russell is 50 points back, after he was taken out by Hamilton on lap one at Spa-Francorchamps.

Sunday’s 70-lap race around the Hungaroring starts at 14:00 BST.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary of the race weekend will be available across BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.

You can also listen by asking most smart speakers to “5 Live ” or “play Sports Extra”.

Make sure to listen to every episode of the Chequered Flag podcast. For the first time this year, the post-race show for every grand prix is available to watch on BBC iPlayer and YouTube., external

All times BST

Friday, 24 July

First practice: 12:30-13:30 (Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, and smart speakers)

Second practice: 16:00-17:00 (Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, and smart speakers)

Saturday, 25 July

Third practice: 11:30-12:30 (Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, and smart speakers)

Qualifying: 15:00-16:00 (Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, and smart speakers)

Sunday, 26 July

Race: 14:00 (Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, and smart speakers)

What is the Hungarian GP weather forecast?

Lando Norris lifting the trophy on last year's Hungarian Grand Prix podiumImage source, Getty Images

The early forecast suggests the weather will be the perfect way to go into the summer break, with sun and warm temperatures across the weekend.

Friday’s practice sessions are set for sunny intervals with a moderate breeze and highs of 26C.

Saturday’s final practice session and qualifying is expected to feature sunny intervals and a gentle breeze, with a top temperature of 28C.

For Sunday’s race, which starts at 3pm local time, temperatures will continue to climb up to 31C, with conditions remaining sunny and slightly breezy.

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 All the key BBC coverage details for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hunugaroring, from 24-26 July. 

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