Hungarian Grand Prix 2024: Date, Time, Schedule, and Hungaroring Circuit Details for upcoming event

After a brief hiatus following a busy triple-header Formula 1 is set to return to action this weekend with the Hungarian Grand Prix. Fans and teams alike are eager to see if Mercedes can secure a third consecutive victory in Budapest, or if other formidable teams like Red Bull, McLaren, or Ferrari will seize the win in what has been an unpredictable season so far.

Hungarian Grand Prix Preview:

The 2024 British Grand Prix saw a dramatic race where Lewis Hamilton clinched his first victory since 2021, narrowly beating championship leader Max Verstappen. Hamilton's victory marked his 104th win in F1 and was the second consecutive win for Mercedes after George Russell's triumph in Austria.

McLaren's Lando Norris secured a commendable third place at Silverstone, while Russell faced an unfortunate retirement due to a water system issue. Max Verstappen continues to lead the drivers' championship, holding an 84-point advantage over Norris.

Hungaroring track details:

The Hungaroring, a historic track located near Budapest, will host its 39th Formula 1 race in 2024. Notably, this circuit has the distinction of being the second longest-standing venue on the F1 calendar, following Monza, to host races without interruption. Last year’s Hungarian Grand Prix was a sell-out event, attracting 303,000 spectators over the four days.

This year's race will take place at a revitalized Hungaroring, following significant redevelopment work completed in the first phase of a project scheduled to run until 2026. The paddock and fan zone behind the main grandstand have undergone extensive revamps, transforming the area. Additionally, the construction of two tunnels under the start/finish straight was completed ahead of the 2024 event to facilitate continued work.

Weather Report for the Hungarian Grand Prix:

The weather forecast for Hungary suggests a hot weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 34°C on race day. The initial weather outlook predicts sunny intervals and a gentle breeze on Friday, with the weekend expected to be even sunnier and only a slight chance of showers.

Race Time and Schedule:

July 19

• Practice 1: 17:00 - 18:00
• Practice 2: 20:30 - 21:30

July 20

• Practice 3: 16:00 - 17:00
• Qualifying: 19:30 - 20:30

July 21

• Race: 18:30