Full schedule for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix held at the Hungaroring race circuit on August 1st – 3rd 2025.
The timetable below includes different time zones for the Grand Prix, qualifying and practice sessions for people tuning in from other countries.
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Hungarian Grand Prix race weekend format
The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend doesn’t feature a sprint race for the Formula 1. Instead it’s the more traditional format which consists of the following:
Friday
- First practice session (60 mins)
- Second practice session (60 mins)
Saturday
- Third practice session (60 mins)
- Qualifying – Q1 / Q2 / Q3 (60 mins)
Sunday
- Race (70 laps or 120 mins)
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2025 Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying time
Qualifying for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix will start at 16:00 local circuit time on Saturday 2nd August. Qualifying will be split in to three sessions, Q1, Q2 and Q3, which will last for a total of 60 minutes.
2025 Hungarian Grand Prix race start time
The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix race will start at 15:00 local circuit time on Sunday 3rd August. It will last for either 70 laps or 120 minutes, whichever is shorter.
Hungary F1 schedule 2025
Below is thevschedule for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
| 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix F1 Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Local Time | UK Time | Friday 1st August |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | 12:30 - 13:30 | FP1 - Practice 1 |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 17:00 | FP2 - Pratice 2 |
| Saturday 2nd August | ||
| 12:30 - 13:30 | 11:30 - 12:30 | FP3 - Practice 3 |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | 15:00 - 16:00 | Qualifying |
| Sunday 3rd August | ||
| 15:00 | 14:00 | Grand Prix |
What time is the Hungary F1 race in my country?
The Hungary F1 race will start at 15:00 local time (CEST) and will last for either 70 laps or 2 hours.
Below are the times for all the Hungarian Grand Prix practice, qualifying and race sessions in a number of different time zones.
| Session | Circuit Local Time CEST |
PDT | CT | ET | BST (UK) | AEDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 13:30 - Fri 1 Aug | 04:30 | 06:30 | 07:30 | 12:30 | 21:30 |
| Practice 2 | 17:00 - Fri 1 Aug | 08:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 16:00 | 01:00+1 |
| Practice 3 | 12:30 - Sat 2 Aug | 03:30 | 05:30 | 06:30 | 11:30 | 20:30 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - Sat 2 Aug | 07:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 15:00 | 00:00+1 |
| Race | 15:00 - Sun 3 Aug | 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 14:00 | 23:00 |
What channel is the Hungarian GP on?
UK viewers will be able to watch live coverage of the Hungarian Grand Prix practice sessions, qualifying and race on Sky Sports F1 if they have a paid subscription to that channel.
US viewers will be able to watch the race weekend on ESPN with a paid subscription.
Coverage and pre-race build up usually begins around 60 to 90 minutes before the Hungarian GP start time.
Highlights of the race will be available to view for free on Channel 4 in the evening of Sunday 3rd August.
International broadcast information can be found on the official Formula 1 website.
Gate opening times
If you’re lucky enough to be attending the Hungarian Grand Prix in person it’s important to know what time to arrive so you stand a good chance of getting a decent view from one of the general admission areas.
The Hungaroring circuit usually confirms the exact spectator gate opening times a few days before the event via their social feeds and email. But for reference, below are the 2024 times.
2024 Hungary F1 spectator gate opening times:
- Friday – 7:00am
- Saturday – 7:00am
- Sunday – 7:00am
Hungarian GP support races
As well as the F1 there will be other support series racing at the Hungarian GP weekend.
The support races for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix were:
- FIA Formula 3
- FIA Formula 2
- Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
It’s likely these will be the same this year.
