F1 makes its way to the Hungaroring for this weekend. Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 F1 Hungarian GP, including start times for the sessions and how to watch. While you are at it, check out the top F1 predictions and the best odds for the weekend.
Hungarian GP Start Time and UK Schedule
Hungarian Grand Prix Date
The Hungarian GP will take place on Sunday, July 23rd.
Hungarian Grand Prix Start Time
The Hungarian GP is scheduled to start at 2:00 pm BST (1:00 pm GMT). The table below has the start time for all sessions.
Hungarian GP Schedule
| Friday, July 21st | Start Time (BST) |
| Free Practice 1 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Free Practice 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, July 22nd | Start Time (BST) |
| Free Practice 3 | 11:30 am – 12:30 am |
| Qualifying | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Sunday, July 23rd | Start Time (BST) |
| Race | 2:00 pm |
How Can I Watch the Hungarian GP?
Viewers in the UK can watch the F1 Hungarian GP live on Sky Sports on TV, while NOW is also an option for streaming. For those in the US, ESPN will air the GP live on TV while also streaming it.
Television Channels
| TV Channel | Location |
| Sky Sports F1 | UK |
| ESPN | US |
| TSN/RDS | Canada |
| Fox Sports | Australia |
Streaming Services
| Streaming Service | Location |
| NOW TV/Sky Go App | UK |
| ESPN | US |
| TSN Direct | Canada |
| Kayo | Australia |
About the Hungarian GP
Hungaroring first joined the F1 schedule in 1986. It was an immediate hit, drawing in a crowd of 200,000 viewers to set a new record. The mark stood until 1995, when the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide surpassed it by 10,000 spectators.
Originally intended to be a street circuit, the Hungaroring was later changed to a permanent facility. But despite being a permanent circuit, the track is remarkably similar to a street circuit without guardrails – being often referred to as “Monaco without barriers”.
At only 4.381 km, Hungaroring is the fourth-shortest circuit in the schedule, behind Monaco, Interlagos and the Red Bull Ring. It also has the second-lowest speed average, behind Monaco.
Altitude and Weather
As is always the case in the Hungarian GP, weather could be a factor. Friday will be an extremely hot day, with temperatures in the 33-34°C range in FP1 and FP2. On Saturday, there is an 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. For Sunday, the forecast has a 20% chance of rain in the afternoon, with the temperature dropping slightly, to 27°C.
Hungarian GP Stats
Here are the key stats to know about the Hungarian GP:
| Last Hungarian Grand Prix | 2022 |
| Circuit length | 4.381 km |
| Number of laps | 70 |
| Race distance | 306.630 km |
| Lap record | Lewis Hamilton, 2020 (1:16.627) |
Most Wins (Drivers)
| Drivers | Number of Wins |
| Lewis Hamilton | 8 |
| Michael Schumacher | 4 |
| Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna, Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen, Jenson Button, Sebastian Vettel | 2 |
| Nigel Mansell, Thierry Boutsen, Rubens Barrichello, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Heikki Kovalainen, Mark Webber, Daniel Ricciardo, Esteban Ocon, Max Verstappen | 1 |
Most Wins (Constructors)
| Constructors | Number of Wins |
| McLaren | 11 |
| Williams, Ferrari | 7 |
| Mercedes | 5 |
| Red Bull | 3 |
| Benetton, Renault, Honda, Alpine | 1 |
Hungary Offers More Than Just Racing
Aquarena, Hungary’s most famous aquatic park, is located just minutes away from the Hungaroring. Mogyorod’s economy is driven by tourism, and Aquarena, along with the Hungaroring, is one of the primary reasons.
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