Formula 1

There was an end-of-term feeling in the Budapest paddock on Thursday as Formula 1's teams and drivers convened for one last time before the summer break. There were plenty of stories bubbling away at the Hungaroring, which is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Relationships between Formula 1 drivers and their fathers can be complicated. Sometimes the latter prefer to adopt a “tough love” approach that can raise a few eyebrows. Kimi Antonelli and his father Marco could be the poster boys for the opposite approach, and yet, as Antonelli revealed on Thursday, his father is also his biggest critic – and isn’t afraid to say what he thinks.

Lewis Hamilton has made it clear that he “really believes we can fight” for the 2026 title and feels “more focused than ever”, with the Briton looking to continue his so far competitive second campaign at Ferrari in Hungary this weekend.

When the lights go out at the Hungaroring, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have evaluated Cadillac’s chances of scoring their first points this season.

Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman have explained how “inconsistency” across their respective cars is making life difficult for Haas this season, with the latter admitting that “it’s not always a fair fight” between the two drivers.

Carlos Sainz has provided an update on remaining at Williams for the 2027 season and beyond.

Fernando Alonso has made clear that “no package in the world” will make up for the deficit Aston Martin faced to the cars ahead last time out in Belgium, but hopes their long-awaited upgrades can put the team on a “good path”.

No fewer than five of F1’s 11 teams will run a rookie driver during Friday’s first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with McLaren, Mercedes, Alpine, Haas and Cadillac all altering their usual line-ups.

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend in Budapest.

Aston Martin will be hoping to take a major step forward in terms of performance with their substantial upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

As F1 moves on to the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

Get up to speed with all the key Hungaroring statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

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Our expert betting writers have picked a five-leg early Bet Builder, including top-six finish, classified finishers and three point-scoring picks.

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It is 40 years since Formula 1 ventured behind the Iron Curtain for the first time and set up shop at the new Hungaroring, constructed on the outskirts of Hungary’s capital city, Budapest.

Plenty of eyes will be on Aston Martin this weekend as the squad roll out their much-anticipated chassis upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix – an initial attempt to move on from what they have described as “the tough times”.

Team Principal Alan Permane has outlined how Liam Lawson reacted to his demotion to Racing Bulls after spending just two races with Red Bull in 2025.

The weather forecast is in ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend at the Hungaroring.