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Hungarian Grand Prix Weekend Schedule Finalized as Piastri Eyes Title Advantage

Drivers will tackle the Hungaroring’s tight, twisty layout under a forecast of mostly sunny skies before F1’s four-week summer break.

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Start, Hungaroring, 2024
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Overview

  • Free Practice 1 kicks off on Friday at 12:30 BST followed by FP2 at 16:00, with FP3 at 11:30 BST and qualifying at 15:00 on Saturday and the 14th round race at 14:00 BST on Sunday.
  • Oscar Piastri arrives in Budapest leading the drivers’ championship by 16 points over team-mate Lando Norris after his Belgian GP triumph extended McLaren’s momentum.
  • The Hungaroring’s demanding layout places a premium on high-downforce setups and tyre management as overtaking remains at a premium.
  • Weather forecasts indicate largely sunny conditions throughout the weekend, with only a slight chance of light showers during qualifying and the race that could affect strategy.
  • Viewers in the UK can watch all sessions on Sky Sports F1 via Sky Go and NOW, while US audiences tune in on ESPN; fans worldwide can stream on F1 TV or use VPN services to bypass geo-restrictions.