How to follow Hungarian Grand Prix on the BBC

Formula One cars come through a corner during the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix. There is a large wall in the background that says "HUNGARORING".Image source, Getty Images
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The lack of straights at the Hungaroring often sees it compared to a karting circuit.

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Round 14 of the Formula 1 season heads to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring from 1-3 August.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole position on Saturday, beating the McLarens of Oscar Piastri, who starts alongside him on the front row in second, and Lando Norris, who will line up in third place.

Sunday's 70-lap grand prix starts at 14:00 BST.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary of the race will be on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app and most smart speakers.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times BST

Saturday, 2 August

Third practice: 11:30-12:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 only available on BBC Sounds and smart speakers, just say 'play Sports Extra 2')

Qualifying: 15:00-16:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 only available on BBC Sounds and smart speakers, just say 'play Sports Extra 2')

Sunday, 3 August

Race: 14:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the weather forecast in Budapest?

Sunday's forecast predicts light showers and a gentle breeze in the build up to the 70-lap Hungarian Grand Prix but the rain should be gone by the race start at 3pm local time.

Piastri looks to extend championship lead

Oscar Piastri holds a bottle of champagne to the crowd after winning at Spa on the podium, with Lando Norris looking on dejected in the background.Image source, Getty Images
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Oscar Piastri won the Belgian GP at Spa ahead of team-mate Lando Norris.

Piastri took his drivers' championship lead to 16 points with a win in Spa.

He'll be looking to further increase that lead in Budapest, where he was a winner last time out.

Norris will be hoping he can improve on a second-place finish at the Hungaroring last year to cut that deficit before a three-week hiatus for the traditional summer break.

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