2025 Hungarian GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather

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F1 returns to the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the final race before the summer break. Here's your quick guide to the start time, how to watch, live stream options, full F1 schedule, and weather forecast

The start of the 2024 Hungarian GP

Grand Prix Photo

Formula 1 shifts from the forests of Spa to Budapest as the Hungaroring hosts the Hungarian Grand Prix: the last chance to watch a race until the end of August, thanks to the summer break.

Live coverage in the UK remains exclusive to Sky Sports F1, which will broadcast every session from Friday practice to Sunday afternoon’s race. Fans can also stream via the Sky Sports app or with a flexible NOW TV pass.

Extended highlights of qualifying and the race will be available free-to-view on Channel 4, airing shortly after the main event.

Unlike Spa’s sweeping straights, the tight and twisty 2.722 mile circuit is famous for its relentless sequence of technical corners and minimal overtaking opportunities, putting a premium on qualifying and race strategy.

The valley setting provides panoramic views, and high summer temperatures can add to the challenge for teams and drivers.

 

2025 Hungarian GP, TV schedule, streaming and F1 start times

All times are in BST for UK TV viewers:

Friday 1 August 

Session Start time Live TV Highlights
Practice 1 12.30pm 12pm Sky Sports NA
Practice 1 4.00pm 3.30pm Sky Sports NA

 

Saturday 2 August

Session Start time Live TV Highlights
Practice 3 11.30am 11.15am Sky Sports NA
Qualifying 3pm 2.15pm Sky Sports 7.40pm, Channel 4

 

Sunday 3 August

Session Start time Live TV Highlights
Hungarian GP 2pm 12.30pm, Sky Sports 6.30pm, Channel 4

 

How to watch F1 – TV broadcast and streaming details

Live TV

To watch the full Hungarian Grand Prix weekend live, you’ll need access to Sky Sports F1 or NOW TV, which will broadcast every session live from the Hungaroring, including all practice sessions, qualifying, and the race.

Sky Sports subscribers can enjoy enhanced viewing options such as expert commentary from David Croft and Martin Brundle, exclusive onboard cameras with team radio, and the innovative ‘Battle Channel’ that highlights the most intense on-track battles — all available through the Sky Sports app.

Additionally, there are behind-the-scenes features, VIP interviews, and detailed post-race analysis.

If you don’t have Sky, NOW TV offers live streaming with flexible daily or monthly passes. While Channel 4 in the UK does not show the race live, it provides free highlights of qualifying and the race shortly after the event, ensuring fans don’t miss the weekend’s biggest moments.

For viewers outside the UK, Formula 1 coverage is available live through F1 TV Pro and broadcasters like ESPN in the US and Viaplay in select European countries.

Live Stream 

The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend can be streamed live on the Sky Go app for Sky Sports F1 subscribers in the UK, letting you follow every session from the Hungaroring on your mobile device or tablet.

NOW TV members can also watch the entire race weekend live on Sky Sports F1 with either a Day or Month Membership, streaming across a wide range of devices for flexibility.

For real-time timings, on-track data, and interactive features like driver tracker maps and tyre stats, fans can use the official F1 app or visit the F1 website to stay updated throughout each session.

Highlights

If you miss the live coverage, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights later in the evening on the same day as qualifying and the race, giving fans a chance to catch up on all the key moments and expert analysis. Sky Sports will also make highlights available to stream later in the day for subscribers.

Weather

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