The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix marks the final stop before Formula 1’s summer break, and it arrives with the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris locked in a thrilling title battle.
Piastri, last year’s winner at the Hungaroring, leads by 16 points after reclaiming momentum with victory in Spa, while Norris looks to strike back at a circuit that demands technical precision and rhythm. The tight, twisty layout of the Hungaroring is often compared to a karting track, and its history of producing surprise winners makes this weekend’s outcome anything but certain.
McLaren may be the team to beat, but Ferrari’s recent upgrades have them trending upward, with Lewis Hamilton eyeing redemption after a tough Belgian outing and Charles Leclerc showing podium pace.
Meanwhile, Mercedes' rookie Kimi Antonelli is in need of a bounce-back after a confidence-sapping stretch, while Alpine’s Franco Colapinto is under pressure to secure his first points and justify his seat. A revamped pit complex and expected cooler, potentially rainy Sunday conditions add even more intrigue to a weekend already rich with storylines.
As the paddock heads into a month-long pause, this Grand Prix carries more emotional weight than most. A win here sets the tone for the second half of the season...particularly for McLaren, who could either tighten their intra-team rivalry or see one driver pull significantly ahead.
The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 weekend is just around the corner, and for all the scheduling, TV and streaming details you'll need to follow the action, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 schedule
The Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary will host the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3.
Hungary will host the 13th race of the season. It will have 3 free practice races before a qualifying session on Saturday.
(All times in ET)
| Session | Date | Start time | Approx. finish |
| FP1 | Fri, Aug. 1 | 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. |
| FP 2 | Fri, Aug. 1 | 11:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| FP3 | Sat, Aug.2 | 6:30 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. |
| Qualifying | Sat, Aug. 2 | 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| Race | Sun, Aug. 3 | 9:00 a.m. | - |
Hungarian Prix TV channel, live stream
Here's how to watch the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix across U.S.:
| TV channel | Streaming |
| ESPN | Fubo, ESPN+, F1 TV |
In the United States, ESPN will provide live television coverage of the race. Streaming options are available on ESPN+, Fubo and F1 TV.
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When is the Hungarian Grand Prix?
The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix will take place at the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday, August 3, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. CEST, which translates to 9:00 a.m. ET in the US.
Hungarian Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 6 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 7 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 11 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 12 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 15 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 16 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing |
| 17 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 18 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber |
| 20 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sept. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sept. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format