How to watch F1 Hungarian Grand Prix today

Lando Norris looks to make the best of his pole position at the Hungaroring today. Find out how to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix for free. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)AP Photo/Darko VojinovicIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comBUDAPEST, Hungary– All eyes will be on the twists and turns at the Hungarian Grand Prix today – Sunday, July 26 – at the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary. AppleTV is the only place you can watch this race, and you can tune in for free.AppleTV is the exclusive home of F1 racing. Catch every race of the 2026 season continuing today at 9 a.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Central European Summer Time) with the Hungarian Grand Prix. This streaming service offers a 7-day free trial. After the free trial, you can cancel or stay subscribed to Apple TV for $12.99 per month.Here are five storylines to watch for today’s race: 1. Kimi Antonelli starts seventh following a critical three-place qualifying penaltyAfter failing to slow down during yellow flags in qualifying, 19-year-old championship leader Kimi Antonelli was issued a three-place penalty that dropped him to a seventh-place start. He must now navigate a difficult track to protect his sizeable 45-point lead over Lewis Hamilton.2. Mercedes maintains a dominant lead in both championship standingsMercedes currently enjoys a massive 73-point lead in the Constructors Championship, fueled by the consistent performance of teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. In the drivers’ standings, Antonelli holds 204 points, placing him 50 points ahead of Russell and 45 points clear of Hamilton.3. Lando Norris secures the first non-Mercedes pole of the seasonLando Norris earned his first pole position of the year after edging out Lewis Hamilton by a razor-thin margin of 0.012 seconds. This achievement is particularly significant as it represents the first time a team other than Mercedes has taken the top spot in qualifying this season.4. Lewis Hamilton penalized for impeding Oscar Piastri on the gridDespite his initial qualifying pace, Lewis Hamilton received a three-place penalty for impeding Piastri, which shifted Charles Leclerc into the top three starters. This ruling forces Hamilton to start the race from fifth position, complicating his pursuit of the championship leader.5. Max Verstappen’s struggles continue after a final-corner spinRed Bull’s Max Verstappen will start fourth in Budapest after a spin in the final corner of Q3. He benefited when driver penalties gave him a higher grid position. Verstappen’s performance highlights ongoing issues for the driver as he attempts to keep pace with the front-running Mercedes and McLaren cars.How to watch F1 Hungarian Grand Prix today: What: F1 Hungarian Grand PrixWhen: Sunday, July 26, 2026Time: 9 a.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Central European Summer Time)Where: Hungaroring | Budapest, Hungary Only streaming option: AppleTV PlusF1 Hungarian Grand Prix FREE STREAM today: Where to watch raceWhere to watch WNBA All-Star Game for free tonightHow to watch 2026 WNBA All-Star Game FREE STREAM today | Will Caitlin Clark play?WWE Smackdown FREE STREAM (7/24/26): How to watch tonightRed Sox vs. Blue Jays on Apple TV today (watch live for free now)Robert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.