Formula 1

Live coverage of the second F1 practice session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.

Official names have been chosen for the Hungaroring in celebration of the Hungarian Grand Prix’s 40th anniversary.

Charles Leclerc finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver heading Red Bull's Max Verstappen and team mate Lewis Hamilton.

Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.

Isack Hadjar has admitted that the struggles of past Red Bull drivers to match Max Verstappen was something he thought about when joining the team.

The new broadcast graphic will give fans a sense of the options, risks and pressures facing teams in real time.

Lando Norris has shared his expectations for McLaren’s upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

George Russell has admitted ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix that recent setbacks in this year’s title race have made it the “toughest battle psychologically I’ve had”, with Mercedes discovering a software issue from the previous round.

Max Verstappen is hopeful that Red Bull can continue their “upward trend” at the Hungarian Grand Prix, having been encouraged by the “nice improvements” the team are making so far in 2026.

There was an end-of-term feeling in the Budapest paddock on Thursday as Formula 1's teams and drivers convened for one last time before the summer break. There were plenty of stories bubbling away at the Hungaroring, which is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Relationships between Formula 1 drivers and their fathers can be complicated. Sometimes the latter prefer to adopt a “tough love” approach that can raise a few eyebrows. Kimi Antonelli and his father Marco could be the poster boys for the opposite approach, and yet, as Antonelli revealed on Thursday, his father is also his biggest critic – and isn’t afraid to say what he thinks.

Lewis Hamilton has made it clear that he “really believes we can fight” for the 2026 title and feels “more focused than ever”, with the Briton looking to continue his so far competitive second campaign at Ferrari in Hungary this weekend.

When the lights go out at the Hungaroring, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have evaluated Cadillac’s chances of scoring their first points this season.

Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman have explained how “inconsistency” across their respective cars is making life difficult for Haas this season, with the latter admitting that “it’s not always a fair fight” between the two drivers.

Carlos Sainz has provided an update on remaining at Williams for the 2027 season and beyond.

Fernando Alonso has made clear that “no package in the world” will make up for the deficit Aston Martin faced to the cars ahead last time out in Belgium, but hopes their long-awaited upgrades can put the team on a “good path”.

No fewer than five of F1’s 11 teams will run a rookie driver during Friday’s first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with McLaren, Mercedes, Alpine, Haas and Cadillac all altering their usual line-ups.

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend in Budapest.

Aston Martin will be hoping to take a major step forward in terms of performance with their substantial upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.