The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, Round 14 of the F1 season, takes place at the iconic Hungaroring Circuit near Budapest, running from August 1 to August 3. The weekend features practice sessions on August 1, qualifying on August 2, and the 70-lap race on Sunday, August 3 at 3:00 PM local time (Budapest is UTC+2).
How to Watch the Hungarian Grand Prix Live Online
- Official F1 Streaming Platform:
The best way to watch all sessions, including practice, qualifying, and the race, is through F1 TV Pro, which offers live HD coverage without ads across many countries. Subscription fees vary by region (e.g., $10.99/month in the USA, cheaper in India). - Country-Specific Broadcasters:
- UK: Sky Sports F1 broadcasts all the sessions live. Channel 4 airs the British GP live but generally provides highlights for other races.
- USA: ESPN and ABC cover F1 races live. Streaming providers like Sling TV carry ESPN channels. ESPN+ subscription is available for online streaming.
- Australia: Fox Sports via Kayo Sports offers extensive race coverage.
- Canada: TSN and TSN+ stream races live.
- Free Viewing: Some races and highlights might be streamed free in specific countries on channels such as RTBF (Belgium) or ServusTV (Austria).
- Watching From Anywhere (Abroad or Traveling):
Using a VPN like NordVPN, you can unlock your home country’s streaming service to watch live F1 coverage when abroad. This helps access region-locked streams legally, assuming compliance with the streaming service’s terms.
Hungarian GP Weekend Timetable (Local Time UTC+2)
- Friday, August 1:
- Practice 1: 13:30–14:30
- Practice 2: 17:00–18:00
- Saturday, August 2:
- Practice 3: 12:30–13:30
- Qualifying: 16:00–17:00
- Sunday, August 3:
- Race: 15:00 (70 laps)
Season Context & Drivers to Watch
- The Hungarian GP is renowned for its tight, twisty layout favoring high downforce setups.
- McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are strong championship contenders, with Piastri currently leading the Drivers’ Championship.
- Ferrari and Mercedes are key rivals, with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc often battling at the front.
Quick Links for Watching (Check availability by region)
- F1 TV Pro — Official global streaming (subscription)
- Sky Sports F1 (UK)
- ESPN/Sling TV (USA)
- Kayo Sports (Australia)
- TSN (Canada)
With these options, F1 fans worldwide can enjoy all the Hungarian Grand Prix action live online in 2025 no matter where they are. The thrilling race at the Hungaroring promises exciting battles and championship drama in the heat of the season.