The Ultimate Viewing Guide for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Catch the Action on Apple TV

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BUDAPEST, 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:

After 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.

Mercedes 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.

Lando 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.

Despite 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.

Red 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:

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