BBC confirms comprehensive coverage for Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of summer break

The BBC has confirmed it will provide full commentary and video coverage for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, running from 24 to 26 July. As the final Formula 1 event before the summer break, the race is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST on Sunday, with the broadcaster utilising its Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, and digital platforms to reach audiences.

McLaren’s Lando Norris secured pole position following Saturday’s qualifying session, defeating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who will start second and third respectively. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton round out the top five qualifiers, though Hamilton’s starting position has been altered by steward intervention.

The stewards determined that Hamilton had impeded Piastri during the qualifying session, resulting in a three-place grid penalty for the seven-time world champion. Consequently, Hamilton will start from fourth on the grid. The qualifying session was also marked by incidents involving other title contenders, including a spin by Verstappen that impacted Mercedes drivers.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, who originally qualified fourth, has dropped three places after stewards ruled he did not slow sufficiently under single yellow flags. Antonelli will start in seventh position, behind team-mate George Russell, who qualified sixth. In the drivers' standings, Hamilton sits 45 points behind title leader Antonelli, while Russell is 50 points off his team-mate following his retirement in Belgium.

Coverage will be accessible via BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app, and through smart speakers. For the first time this season, post-race shows will be streamed on BBC iPlayer and YouTube. The forecast for Sunday predicts sunny conditions with temperatures reaching 32C, with a small possibility of rain an hour into the race.