MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix: Start time, weekend schedule, how to watch & TV channel

The next stop on the MotoGP calendar is Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary.

The top two in the championship standings continue to go blow for blow, as Marco Bezzecchi led Jorge Martin home in Italy, now holding a 17 point lead.

Fabio Di Giannantonio could only muster a fifth placed finish, and has fallen further behind the pair at the summit, though a good result in Budapest could see him back in contention.

Marc Marquez is back from surgery, a finish of seventh last time out gives him something to build on heading to a circuit he won at last season.

Weekend Schedule & Timings

Race Start Time

The Hungarian Grand Prix is due to start at 13:00 (BST) on Sunday 7th June, which will see the riders take to the track at 14:00 local time.

Sprint Start Time

The sprint race in Hungary will begin at 14:00 (BST) on Saturday 6th June, which is 15:00 in Budapest.

Qualifying Start Times

Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix will take place on Saturday 6th June, scheduled at the times below:

• Qualifying 1 - 09:50 BST / 10:50 CEST
• Qualifying 2 - 10:15 BST / 11:15 CEST

Practice Start Times

• Free Practice 1 - Friday 5th June (09:45 BST / 10:45 CEST)
• Free Practice 2 - Saturday 6th June (09:10 BST / 10:10 CEST)

How to Watch and TV Channel

TNT Sports is the home of MotoGP in the UK, and the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend in its entirety is being broadcast live there.

Live streaming and on-demand viewing will be available via discovery+.

Who won the Hungarian Grand Prix last year?

Marc Marquez was victorious last time out at Balaton Park Circuit, beating compatriot Pedro Acosta by 4.314 seconds.

2025 Hungarian Grand Prix Podium

1. Marc Marquez (Ducati)
2. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM)
3. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)

Weather

The rain is expected to hold off at Balaton Park Circuit this weekend, though Sunday will be the only bright and sunny day.

Friday and Saturday should see plenty of cloud coverage, with temperatures sitting between 22-24°C.

Race day on Sunday looks set to be a scorcher however, temperatures of 27°C and very few clouds to block the sun.