Hungarian Grand Prix: Times, schedule, how to watch, weather and lap record

The twisty Hungaroring, just outside Budapest, plays host to the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix in the penultimate race before Formula 1's summer break.

For the first time in two years, world champion Max Verstappen has not won either of the last two races. Those victories went to Mercedes, with a win apiece for George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, but McLaren are also consistently at the sharp end while Red Bull star Verstappen can never be counted out.

Ferrari will also be looking to get back into contention after a series of disappointing weekends since Charles Leclerc's victory in Monaco.

Hungarian Grand Prix times and schedule

Practice one time

Friday 19th July - 13:30 (12:30 UK Time)

Practice two time

Friday 19th July - 17:00 (16:00 UK Time)

Practice three time

Saturday 20th July - 12:30 (11:30 UK Time)

Qualifying time

Saturday 20th July - 16:00 (15:00 UK time)

Race time

Sunday 21st July - 15:00 (14:00 UK time)

The latest predictions, tips and odds ahead of the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix

How to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix and TV channel

Every session of the race weekend in Hungary will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, while the official race highlights will be available on Channel 4 from 18:30 BST on Sunday 21st July.

Previous Hungarian Grand Prix winner and podium

1) Max Verstappen - Red Bull (1:38:08.634)
2) Lando Norris - McLaren (+33.731s)
3) Sergio Perez - Red Bull (+37.603s)

Hungarian Grand Prix most wins

Lewis Hamilton has eight victories around the Hungaroring, which was a joint-record for most wins by a driver at a single circuit until two weeks ago, when Hamilton claimed a ninth success at Silverstone. 

Hamilton won in Hungary in his debut F1 season in 2007, and added victories in 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Michael Schumacher is next with four Hungaroring wins.

McLaren are the most successful constructor at the circuit, with 11 Budapest victories, although the latest of those was Hamilton's win in 2012. Williams and Ferrari are tied for second with seven wins each at the venue.

Hungaroring lap length

The circuit has been tweaked slightly over the years since its inception in 1986, but the current Hungaroring lap length is 4.381km (2.722 mi) and features 14 turns.

Hungaroring lap record

Lewis Hamilton holds the lap record at the Hungaroring in its current configuration, setting a time of 1:16.627 driving his Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 during the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hungaroring track temperature

Very hot weather is common at the Hungarian Grand Prix and this year looks set to be no exception with air temperature expected to peak at 34°C (93°F) during the race. That could lead to track temperatures of up to 55°C (131°F), the highest of the season so far.

Hungarian Grand Prix weather forecast

Friday 19th July

Very hot conditions, partly cloudy but almost no threat of rain. Gentle breeze from the northeast.

• Expected high temperature: 34°C (93°F)
• Expected low temperature: 21°C (70°F)
• Chance of rain: 1%

Saturday 20th July

Cloudy but hot and very little chance of rain. Gentle breeze blowing from the north.

• Expected high temperature: 31°C (87°F)
• Expected low temperature: 21°C (70°F)
• Chance of rain: 2%

Sunday 21st July

Mostly sunny and very hot with very little chance of rain and only a light breeze from the south. 

• Expected high temperature: 34°C (93°F)
• Expected low temperature: 21°C (70°F)
• Chance of rain: 4%

This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.